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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,024.30, 1,456,999.65 and 372,753.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,024.30, 1,456,999.65 and 372,753.90 is: 558,733.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,024.30 : 1,456,999.65 = 372,753.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,024.30/1,456,999.65 = 372,753.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,024.30x = 1,456,999.65 × 372,753.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,024.30x = 543,102,301,836.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,102,301,836.14/972,024.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,733.26

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