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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,024.80, 1,457,599.80 and 372,786.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,024.80, 1,457,599.80 and 372,786.80 is: 559,012.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,024.80 : 1,457,599.80 = 372,786.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,024.80/1,457,599.80 = 372,786.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,024.80x = 1,457,599.80 × 372,786.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,024.80x = 543,373,965,122.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,373,965,122.64/972,024.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,012.45

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