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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,554.76, 1,459,021.26 and 373,471.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,554.76, 1,459,021.26 and 373,471.92 is: 560,280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,554.76 : 1,459,021.26 = 373,471.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,554.76/1,459,021.26 = 373,471.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,554.76x = 1,459,021.26 × 373,471.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,554.76x = 544,903,471,293.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,903,471,293.02/972,554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,280.50

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