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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,253.44, 1,457,096.64 and 297,429.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,253.44, 1,457,096.64 and 297,429.44 is: 446,210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,253.44 : 1,457,096.64 = 297,429.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,253.44/1,457,096.64 = 297,429.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,253.44x = 1,457,096.64 × 297,429.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,253.44x = 433,383,437,661.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,383,437,661.08/971,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,210.45

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