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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,693.96, 1,457,754.20 and 297,825.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,693.96, 1,457,754.20 and 297,825.94 is: 446,804.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,693.96 : 1,457,754.20 = 297,825.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,693.96/1,457,754.20 = 297,825.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,693.96x = 1,457,754.20 × 297,825.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,693.96x = 434,157,006,126.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,157,006,126.05/971,693.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,804.27

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