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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,509.79, 1,457,767.04 and 373,309.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,509.79, 1,457,767.04 and 373,309.59 is: 559,581.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,509.79 : 1,457,767.04 = 373,309.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,509.79/1,457,767.04 = 373,309.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,509.79x = 1,457,767.04 × 373,309.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,509.79x = 544,198,416,017.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,198,416,017.91/972,509.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,581.43

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