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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,602.80, 1,457,867.40 and 373,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,602.80, 1,457,867.40 and 373,332.40 is: 559,600.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,602.80 : 1,457,867.40 = 373,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,602.80/1,457,867.40 = 373,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,602.80x = 1,457,867.40 × 373,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,602.80x = 544,269,135,323.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,269,135,323.76/972,602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,600.63

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