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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,801.93, 1,457,982.89 and 297,982.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,801.93, 1,457,982.89 and 297,982.51 is: 447,059.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,801.93 : 1,457,982.89 = 297,982.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,801.93/1,457,982.89 = 297,982.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,801.93x = 1,457,982.89 × 297,982.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,801.93x = 434,453,401,099.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,453,401,099.25/971,801.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,059.62

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