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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,544.26, 1,459,005.48 and 373,461.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,544.26, 1,459,005.48 and 373,461.39 is: 560,264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,544.26 : 1,459,005.48 = 373,461.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,544.26/1,459,005.48 = 373,461.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,544.26x = 1,459,005.48 × 373,461.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,544.26x = 544,882,214,578.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,882,214,578.42/972,544.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,264.70

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