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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,524.39, 1,458,975.68 and 373,441.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,524.39, 1,458,975.68 and 373,441.50 is: 560,234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,524.39 : 1,458,975.68 = 373,441.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,524.39/1,458,975.68 = 373,441.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,524.39x = 1,458,975.68 × 373,441.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,524.39x = 544,842,064,535.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,842,064,535.51/972,524.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,234.86

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