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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,774.01, 1,457,941.14 and 297,954.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,774.01, 1,457,941.14 and 297,954.72 is: 447,017.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,774.01 : 1,457,941.14 = 297,954.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,774.01/1,457,941.14 = 297,954.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,774.01x = 1,457,941.14 × 297,954.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,774.01x = 434,400,444,145.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,400,444,145.18/971,774.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,017.97

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