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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,182.50, 1,458,343.82 and 373,143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,182.50, 1,458,343.82 and 373,143.66 is: 559,742.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,182.50 : 1,458,343.82 = 373,143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,182.50/1,458,343.82 = 373,143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,182.50x = 1,458,343.82 × 373,143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,182.50x = 544,171,750,533.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,171,750,533.18/972,182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,742.38

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