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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,697.46, 1,457,759.45 and 297,829.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,697.46, 1,457,759.45 and 297,829.44 is: 446,809.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,697.46 : 1,457,759.45 = 297,829.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,697.46/1,457,759.45 = 297,829.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,697.46x = 1,457,759.45 × 297,829.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,697.46x = 434,163,680,648.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,163,680,648.21/971,697.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,809.53

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