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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,549.43, 1,459,013.07 and 373,466.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,549.43, 1,459,013.07 and 373,466.54 is: 560,272.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,549.43 : 1,459,013.07 = 373,466.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,549.43/1,459,013.07 = 373,466.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,549.43x = 1,459,013.07 × 373,466.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,549.43x = 544,892,568,115.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,892,568,115.71/972,549.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,272.37

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