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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,514.29, 1,457,773.78 and 373,314.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,514.29, 1,457,773.78 and 373,314.09 is: 559,588.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,514.29 : 1,457,773.78 = 373,314.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,514.29/1,457,773.78 = 373,314.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,514.29x = 1,457,773.78 × 373,314.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,514.29x = 544,207,492,106.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,207,492,106.56/972,514.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,588.17

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