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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,358.40, 1,458,772.32 and 365,151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,358.40, 1,458,772.32 and 365,151.68 is: 547,815.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,358.40 : 1,458,772.32 = 365,151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,358.40/1,458,772.32 = 365,151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,358.40x = 1,458,772.32 × 365,151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,358.40x = 532,673,163,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,673,163,385.50/972,358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,815.66

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