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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,024.60, 1,457,345.70 and 372,754.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,024.60, 1,457,345.70 and 372,754.20 is: 558,866.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,024.60 : 1,457,345.70 = 372,754.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,024.60/1,457,345.70 = 372,754.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,024.60x = 1,457,345.70 × 372,754.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,024.60x = 543,231,730,526.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,231,730,526.94/972,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,866.24

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