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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,544.16, 1,457,818.32 and 373,343.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,544.16, 1,457,818.32 and 373,343.96 is: 559,632.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,544.16 : 1,457,818.32 = 373,343.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,544.16/1,457,818.32 = 373,343.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,544.16x = 1,457,818.32 × 373,343.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,544.16x = 544,267,664,549.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,267,664,549.35/972,544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,632.85

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