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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,666.72, 1,457,447.52 and 297,749.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,666.72, 1,457,447.52 and 297,749.96 is: 446,608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,666.72 : 1,457,447.52 = 297,749.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,666.72/1,457,447.52 = 297,749.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,666.72x = 1,457,447.52 × 297,749.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,666.72x = 433,954,940,782.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,954,940,782.10/971,666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,608.83

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