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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,561.65, 1,458,912.52 and 373,522.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,561.65, 1,458,912.52 and 373,522.80 is: 560,311.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,561.65 : 1,458,912.52 = 373,522.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,561.65/1,458,912.52 = 373,522.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,561.65x = 1,458,912.52 × 373,522.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,561.65x = 544,937,095,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,937,095,363.28/972,561.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,311.11

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