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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,642.26, 1,459,033.34 and 373,603.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,642.26, 1,459,033.34 and 373,603.43 is: 560,432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,642.26 : 1,459,033.34 = 373,603.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,642.26/1,459,033.34 = 373,603.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,642.26x = 1,459,033.34 × 373,603.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,642.26x = 545,099,851,145.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,099,851,145.17/972,642.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,432.01

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