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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,244.78, 1,046,309.58 and 297,888.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,244.78, 1,046,309.58 and 297,888.56 is: 447,021.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,244.78 : 1,046,309.58 = 297,888.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,244.78/1,046,309.58 = 297,888.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,244.78x = 1,046,309.58 × 297,888.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,244.78x = 311,683,654,100.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,683,654,100.41/697,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,021.85

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