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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,453.79, 1,456,855.75 and 373,008.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,453.79, 1,456,855.75 and 373,008.03 is: 558,812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,453.79 : 1,456,855.75 = 373,008.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,453.79/1,456,855.75 = 373,008.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,453.79x = 1,456,855.75 × 373,008.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,453.79x = 543,418,893,301.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,418,893,301.67/972,453.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,812.05

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