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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,201.10, 1,456,801.65 and 297,281.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,201.10, 1,456,801.65 and 297,281.10 is: 445,921.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,201.10 : 1,456,801.65 = 297,281.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,201.10/1,456,801.65 = 297,281.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,201.10x = 1,456,801.65 × 297,281.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,201.10x = 433,079,596,993.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,079,596,993.82/971,201.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,921.65

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