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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,433.55, 1,458,879.45 and 332,744.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,433.55, 1,458,879.45 and 332,744.25 is: 499,194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,433.55 : 1,458,879.45 = 332,744.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,433.55/1,458,879.45 = 332,744.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,433.55x = 1,458,879.45 × 332,744.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,433.55x = 485,433,752,653.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,433,752,653.67/972,433.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,194.78

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