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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,999.92, 1,457,852.01 and 373,243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,999.92, 1,457,852.01 and 373,243.06 is: 559,807.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,999.92 : 1,457,852.01 = 373,243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,999.92/1,457,852.01 = 373,243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,999.92x = 1,457,852.01 × 373,243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,999.92x = 544,133,145,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,133,145,239.55/971,999.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,807.81

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