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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,540.14, 1,458,999.29 and 373,457.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,540.14, 1,458,999.29 and 373,457.25 is: 560,258.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,540.14 : 1,458,999.29 = 373,457.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,540.14/1,458,999.29 = 373,457.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,540.14x = 1,458,999.29 × 373,457.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,540.14x = 544,873,869,000.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,873,869,000.24/972,540.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,258.49

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