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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,600.30, 1,457,863.65 and 373,329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,600.30, 1,457,863.65 and 373,329.90 is: 559,596.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,600.30 : 1,457,863.65 = 373,329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,600.30/1,457,863.65 = 373,329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,600.30x = 1,457,863.65 × 373,329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,600.30x = 544,264,090,668.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,264,090,668.14/972,600.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,596.88

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