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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,006.92, 1,457,862.52 and 373,250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,006.92, 1,457,862.52 and 373,250.08 is: 559,818.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,006.92 : 1,457,862.52 = 373,250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,006.92/1,457,862.52 = 373,250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,006.92x = 1,457,862.52 × 373,250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,006.92x = 544,147,302,219.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,147,302,219.00/972,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,818.34

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