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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,861.16, 1,456,058.09 and 296,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,861.16, 1,456,058.09 and 296,948.28 is: 445,350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,861.16 : 1,456,058.09 = 296,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,861.16/1,456,058.09 = 296,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,861.16x = 1,456,058.09 × 296,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,861.16x = 432,373,945,405.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,373,945,405.59/970,861.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,350.96

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