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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,523.80, 1,458,348.30 and 373,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,523.80, 1,458,348.30 and 373,285.80 is: 559,760.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,523.80 : 1,458,348.30 = 373,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,523.80/1,458,348.30 = 373,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,523.80x = 1,458,348.30 × 373,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,523.80x = 544,380,711,844.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,380,711,844.14/972,523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,760.81

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