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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,009.54, 1,456,461.69 and 297,090.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,009.54, 1,456,461.69 and 297,090.96 is: 445,620.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,009.54 : 1,456,461.69 = 297,090.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,009.54/1,456,461.69 = 297,090.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,009.54x = 1,456,461.69 × 297,090.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,009.54x = 432,701,601,685.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,701,601,685.32/971,009.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,620.34

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