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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,539.76, 1,458,998.73 and 373,456.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,539.76, 1,458,998.73 and 373,456.88 is: 560,257.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,539.76 : 1,458,998.73 = 373,456.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,539.76/1,458,998.73 = 373,456.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,539.76x = 1,458,998.73 × 373,456.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,539.76x = 544,873,111,806.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,873,111,806.01/972,539.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,257.93

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