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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,560.32, 1,458,910.54 and 373,521.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,560.32, 1,458,910.54 and 373,521.47 is: 560,309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,560.32 : 1,458,910.54 = 373,521.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,560.32/1,458,910.54 = 373,521.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,560.32x = 1,458,910.54 × 373,521.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,560.32x = 544,934,409,499.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,934,409,499.29/972,560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,309.12

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