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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,515.51, 1,457,370.48 and 297,589.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,515.51, 1,457,370.48 and 297,589.03 is: 446,413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,515.51 : 1,457,370.48 = 297,589.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,515.51/1,457,370.48 = 297,589.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,515.51x = 1,457,370.48 × 297,589.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,515.51x = 433,697,467,493.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,697,467,493.83/971,515.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,413.32

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