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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,517.02, 1,457,777.88 and 373,316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,517.02, 1,457,777.88 and 373,316.82 is: 559,592.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,517.02 : 1,457,777.88 = 373,316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,517.02/1,457,777.88 = 373,316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,517.02x = 1,457,777.88 × 373,316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,517.02x = 544,213,002,427.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,213,002,427.94/972,517.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,592.27

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