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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,664.62, 1,457,444.39 and 297,747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,664.62, 1,457,444.39 and 297,747.88 is: 446,605.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,664.62 : 1,457,444.39 = 297,747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,664.62/1,457,444.39 = 297,747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,664.62x = 1,457,444.39 × 297,747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,664.62x = 433,950,970,797.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,950,970,797.54/971,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,605.71

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