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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,391.59, 1,457,091.03 and 297,470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,391.59, 1,457,091.03 and 297,470.27 is: 446,206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,391.59 : 1,457,091.03 = 297,470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,391.59/1,457,091.03 = 297,470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,391.59x = 1,457,091.03 × 297,470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,391.59x = 433,441,265,193.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,441,265,193.65/971,391.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,206.52

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