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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,550.94, 1,459,015.32 and 373,468.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,550.94, 1,459,015.32 and 373,468.05 is: 560,274.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,550.94 : 1,459,015.32 = 373,468.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,550.94/1,459,015.32 = 373,468.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,550.94x = 1,459,015.32 × 373,468.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,550.94x = 544,895,606,480.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,895,606,480.53/972,550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,274.62

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