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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,265.04, 1,457,396.76 and 373,066.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,265.04, 1,457,396.76 and 373,066.64 is: 559,215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,265.04 : 1,457,396.76 = 373,066.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,265.04/1,457,396.76 = 373,066.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,265.04x = 1,457,396.76 × 373,066.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,265.04x = 543,706,112,400.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,706,112,400.09/972,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,215.94

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