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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,566.60, 1,457,349.90 and 297,646.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,566.60, 1,457,349.90 and 297,646.60 is: 446,469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,566.60 : 1,457,349.90 = 297,646.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,566.60/1,457,349.90 = 297,646.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,566.60x = 1,457,349.90 × 297,646.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,566.60x = 433,775,242,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,775,242,745.34/971,566.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,469.90

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