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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,021.30, 1,457,594.55 and 372,783.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,021.30, 1,457,594.55 and 372,783.30 is: 559,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,021.30 : 1,457,594.55 = 372,783.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,021.30/1,457,594.55 = 372,783.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,021.30x = 1,457,594.55 × 372,783.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,021.30x = 543,366,906,411.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,366,906,411.02/972,021.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,007.20

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