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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,666.45, 1,457,447.12 and 297,749.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,666.45, 1,457,447.12 and 297,749.69 is: 446,608.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,666.45 : 1,457,447.12 = 297,749.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,666.45/1,457,447.12 = 297,749.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,666.45x = 1,457,447.12 × 297,749.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,666.45x = 433,954,427,652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,954,427,652.24/971,666.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,608.43

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