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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,800.93, 1,457,981.39 and 297,981.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,800.93, 1,457,981.39 and 297,981.51 is: 447,058.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,800.93 : 1,457,981.39 = 297,981.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,800.93/1,457,981.39 = 297,981.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,800.93x = 1,457,981.39 × 297,981.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,800.93x = 434,451,496,144.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,451,496,144.10/971,800.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,058.12

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