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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,712.51, 1,456,068.76 and 296,793.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,712.51, 1,456,068.76 and 296,793.82 is: 445,190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,712.51 : 1,456,068.76 = 296,793.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,712.51/1,456,068.76 = 296,793.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,712.51x = 1,456,068.76 × 296,793.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,712.51x = 432,152,210,541.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,152,210,541.17/970,712.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,190.73

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