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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,007.56, 1,456,686.32 and 297,076.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,007.56, 1,456,686.32 and 297,076.20 is: 445,667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,007.56 : 1,456,686.32 = 297,076.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,007.56/1,456,686.32 = 297,076.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,007.56x = 1,456,686.32 × 297,076.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,007.56x = 432,746,836,537.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,746,836,537.58/971,007.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,667.83

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