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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,940.25, 1,456,176.51 and 297,027.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,940.25, 1,456,176.51 and 297,027.39 is: 445,469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,940.25 : 1,456,176.51 = 297,027.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,940.25/1,456,176.51 = 297,027.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,940.25x = 1,456,176.51 × 297,027.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,940.25x = 432,524,312,156.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,524,312,156.33/970,940.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,469.54

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