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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,180.50, 1,458,340.82 and 373,141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,180.50, 1,458,340.82 and 373,141.66 is: 559,739.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,180.50 : 1,458,340.82 = 373,141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,180.50/1,458,340.82 = 373,141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,180.50x = 1,458,340.82 × 373,141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,180.50x = 544,167,714,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,167,714,420.56/972,180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,739.38

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