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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,518.02, 1,457,779.38 and 373,317.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,518.02, 1,457,779.38 and 373,317.82 is: 559,593.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,518.02 : 1,457,779.38 = 373,317.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,518.02/1,457,779.38 = 373,317.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,518.02x = 1,457,779.38 × 373,317.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,518.02x = 544,215,020,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,215,020,182.55/972,518.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,593.76

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