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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,221.43, 1,458,558.96 and 332,530.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,221.43, 1,458,558.96 and 332,530.14 is: 498,872.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,221.43 : 1,458,558.96 = 332,530.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,221.43/1,458,558.96 = 332,530.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,221.43x = 1,458,558.96 × 332,530.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,221.43x = 485,014,815,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,014,815,167.05/972,221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,872.79

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