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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,192.74, 1,458,247.57 and 332,553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,192.74, 1,458,247.57 and 332,553.68 is: 498,816.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,192.74 : 1,458,247.57 = 332,553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,192.74/1,458,247.57 = 332,553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,192.74x = 1,458,247.57 × 332,553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,192.74x = 484,945,587,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,945,587,631.94/972,192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,816.30

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