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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,234.30, 1,459,414.05 and 373,996.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,234.30, 1,459,414.05 and 373,996.30 is: 560,826.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,234.30 : 1,459,414.05 = 373,996.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,234.30/1,459,414.05 = 373,996.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,234.30x = 1,459,414.05 × 373,996.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,234.30x = 545,815,454,868.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,815,454,868.02/973,234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,826.37

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