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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,493.60, 1,458,049.20 and 373,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,493.60, 1,458,049.20 and 373,223.20 is: 559,569.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,493.60 : 1,458,049.20 = 373,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,493.60/1,458,049.20 = 373,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,493.60x = 1,458,049.20 × 373,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,493.60x = 544,177,788,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,177,788,181.44/972,493.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,569.53

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