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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,541.27, 1,459,000.98 and 373,458.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,541.27, 1,459,000.98 and 373,458.38 is: 560,260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,541.27 : 1,459,000.98 = 373,458.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,541.27/1,459,000.98 = 373,458.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,541.27x = 1,459,000.98 × 373,458.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,541.27x = 544,876,146,056.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,876,146,056.72/972,541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,260.18

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