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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,685, 1,444,105.26 and 297,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,685, 1,444,105.26 and 297,837 is: 446,779.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,685 : 1,444,105.26 = 297,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,685/1,444,105.26 = 297,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,685x = 1,444,105.26 × 297,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,685x = 430,107,978,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,107,978,322.62/962,685
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,779.56

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