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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,512.73, 1,457,771.45 and 373,312.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,512.73, 1,457,771.45 and 373,312.53 is: 559,585.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,512.73 : 1,457,771.45 = 373,312.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,512.73/1,457,771.45 = 373,312.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,512.73x = 1,457,771.45 × 373,312.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,512.73x = 544,204,346,294.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,204,346,294.71/972,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,585.83

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