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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,264.54, 1,457,396.01 and 373,066.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,264.54, 1,457,396.01 and 373,066.14 is: 559,215.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,264.54 : 1,457,396.01 = 373,066.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,264.54/1,457,396.01 = 373,066.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,264.54x = 1,457,396.01 × 373,066.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,264.54x = 543,705,103,902.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,705,103,902.10/972,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,215.19

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