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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,416.64, 1,457,293.44 and 297,482.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,416.64, 1,457,293.44 and 297,482.06 is: 446,274.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,416.64 : 1,457,293.44 = 297,482.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,416.64/1,457,293.44 = 297,482.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,416.64x = 1,457,293.44 × 297,482.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,416.64x = 433,518,654,555.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,518,654,555.69/971,416.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,274.68

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