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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,512, 1,457,365.22 and 297,585.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,512, 1,457,365.22 and 297,585.52 is: 446,408.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,512 : 1,457,365.22 = 297,585.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,512/1,457,365.22 = 297,585.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,512x = 1,457,365.22 × 297,585.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,512x = 433,690,786,823.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,690,786,823.61/971,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,408.06

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