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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,998.60, 1,451,997 and 294,077.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,998.60, 1,451,997 and 294,077.16 is: 441,115.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,998.60 : 1,451,997 = 294,077.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,998.60/1,451,997 = 294,077.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,998.60x = 1,451,997 × 294,077.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,998.60x = 426,999,154,088.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,999,154,088.52/967,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,115.47

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