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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,516.80, 1,457,777.52 and 373,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,516.80, 1,457,777.52 and 373,316.60 is: 559,591.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,516.80 : 1,457,777.52 = 373,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,516.80/1,457,777.52 = 373,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,516.80x = 1,457,777.52 × 373,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,516.80x = 544,212,547,322.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,212,547,322.83/972,516.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,591.92

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