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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,512.25, 1,457,365.57 and 297,585.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,512.25, 1,457,365.57 and 297,585.77 is: 446,408.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,512.25 : 1,457,365.57 = 297,585.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,512.25/1,457,365.57 = 297,585.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,512.25x = 1,457,365.57 × 297,585.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,512.25x = 433,691,247,289.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,691,247,289.15/971,512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,408.42

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