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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,495.60, 1,458,052.20 and 373,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,495.60, 1,458,052.20 and 373,225.20 is: 559,572.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,495.60 : 1,458,052.20 = 373,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,495.60/1,458,052.20 = 373,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,495.60x = 1,458,052.20 × 373,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,495.60x = 544,181,823,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,181,823,955.44/972,495.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,572.53

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