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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,854.60, 1,456,022.70 and 296,934.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,854.60, 1,456,022.70 and 296,934.60 is: 445,322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,854.60 : 1,456,022.70 = 296,934.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,854.60/1,456,022.70 = 296,934.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,854.60x = 1,456,022.70 × 296,934.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,854.60x = 432,343,518,015.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,343,518,015.42/970,854.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,322.62

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