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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,179.30, 1,458,339.04 and 373,140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,179.30, 1,458,339.04 and 373,140.46 is: 559,737.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,179.30 : 1,458,339.04 = 373,140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,179.30/1,458,339.04 = 373,140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,179.30x = 1,458,339.04 × 373,140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,179.30x = 544,165,302,934.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,165,302,934.56/972,179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,737.59

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