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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,699.09, 1,457,761.86 and 297,831.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,699.09, 1,457,761.86 and 297,831.13 is: 446,812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,699.09 : 1,457,761.86 = 297,831.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,699.09/1,457,761.86 = 297,831.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,699.09x = 1,457,761.86 × 297,831.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,699.09x = 434,166,858,390.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,166,858,390.30/971,699.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,812.05

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