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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,229.60, 1,456,844.40 and 297,309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,229.60, 1,456,844.40 and 297,309.60 is: 445,964.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,229.60 : 1,456,844.40 = 297,309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,229.60/1,456,844.40 = 297,309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,229.60x = 1,456,844.40 × 297,309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,229.60x = 433,133,825,826.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,133,825,826.24/971,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,964.40

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