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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,233.30, 1,459,412.55 and 373,995.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,233.30, 1,459,412.55 and 373,995.30 is: 560,824.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,233.30 : 1,459,412.55 = 373,995.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,233.30/1,459,412.55 = 373,995.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,233.30x = 1,459,412.55 × 373,995.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,233.30x = 545,813,434,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,813,434,461.02/973,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,824.87

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