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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,458.79, 1,456,863.24 and 373,013.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,458.79, 1,456,863.24 and 373,013.04 is: 558,819.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,458.79 : 1,456,863.24 = 373,013.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,458.79/1,456,863.24 = 373,013.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,458.79x = 1,456,863.24 × 373,013.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,458.79x = 543,428,986,016.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,428,986,016.65/972,458.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,819.55

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