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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,799.93, 1,457,979.89 and 297,980.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,799.93, 1,457,979.89 and 297,980.51 is: 447,056.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,799.93 : 1,457,979.89 = 297,980.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,799.93/1,457,979.89 = 297,980.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,799.93x = 1,457,979.89 × 297,980.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,799.93x = 434,449,582,412.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,449,582,412.14/971,799.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,056.61

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