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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,064.80, 1,457,659.80 and 372,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,064.80, 1,457,659.80 and 372,826.80 is: 559,072.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,064.80 : 1,457,659.80 = 372,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,064.80/1,457,659.80 = 372,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,064.80x = 1,457,659.80 × 372,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,064.80x = 543,454,638,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,454,638,722.64/972,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,072.44

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