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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,515.80, 1,457,776.02 and 373,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,515.80, 1,457,776.02 and 373,315.60 is: 559,590.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,515.80 : 1,457,776.02 = 373,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,515.80/1,457,776.02 = 373,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,515.80x = 1,457,776.02 × 373,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,515.80x = 544,210,529,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,210,529,571.91/972,515.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,590.42

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