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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,997.73, 1,298,664.50 and 297,272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,997.73, 1,298,664.50 and 297,272.84 is: 445,795.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,997.73 : 1,298,664.50 = 297,272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,997.73/1,298,664.50 = 297,272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,997.73x = 1,298,664.50 × 297,272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,997.73x = 386,057,676,142.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,057,676,142.49/865,997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,795.25

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