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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,147.60, 1,455,221.40 and 296,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,147.60, 1,455,221.40 and 296,227.60 is: 444,341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,147.60 : 1,455,221.40 = 296,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,147.60/1,455,221.40 = 296,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,147.60x = 1,455,221.40 × 296,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,147.60x = 431,076,742,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,076,742,790.64/970,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,341.40

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