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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,101.91, 1,456,866.24 and 297,235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,101.91, 1,456,866.24 and 297,235.17 is: 445,918.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,101.91 : 1,456,866.24 = 297,235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,101.91/1,456,866.24 = 297,235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,101.91x = 1,456,866.24 × 297,235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,101.91x = 433,031,883,399.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,031,883,399.03/971,101.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,918.06

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