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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,150, 1,458,873 and 373,605.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,150, 1,458,873 and 373,605.36 is: 560,657.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,150 : 1,458,873 = 373,605.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,150/1,458,873 = 373,605.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,150x = 1,458,873 × 373,605.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,150x = 545,042,772,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,042,772,359.28/972,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,657.07

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