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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,113.83, 1,458,445.53 and 332,556.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,113.83, 1,458,445.53 and 332,556.05 is: 498,928.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,113.83 : 1,458,445.53 = 332,556.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,113.83/1,458,445.53 = 332,556.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,113.83x = 1,458,445.53 × 332,556.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,113.83x = 485,014,889,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,014,889,490.16/972,113.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,928.08

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