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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,655.14, 1,457,430.13 and 297,738.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,655.14, 1,457,430.13 and 297,738.38 is: 446,591.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,655.14 : 1,457,430.13 = 297,738.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,655.14/1,457,430.13 = 297,738.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,655.14x = 1,457,430.13 × 297,738.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,655.14x = 433,932,889,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,932,889,885.14/971,655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,591.46

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