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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,181.50, 1,458,342.32 and 373,142.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,181.50, 1,458,342.32 and 373,142.66 is: 559,740.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,181.50 : 1,458,342.32 = 373,142.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,181.50/1,458,342.32 = 373,142.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,181.50x = 1,458,342.32 × 373,142.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,181.50x = 544,169,732,475.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,169,732,475.37/972,181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,740.88

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