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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,179.25, 1,458,338.94 and 373,140.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,179.25, 1,458,338.94 and 373,140.41 is: 559,737.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,179.25 : 1,458,338.94 = 373,140.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,179.25/1,458,338.94 = 373,140.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,179.25x = 1,458,338.94 × 373,140.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,179.25x = 544,165,189,990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,165,189,990.57/972,179.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,737.51

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