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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,802.94, 1,457,984.40 and 297,983.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,802.94, 1,457,984.40 and 297,983.52 is: 447,061.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,802.94 : 1,457,984.40 = 297,983.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,802.94/1,457,984.40 = 297,983.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,802.94x = 1,457,984.40 × 297,983.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,802.94x = 434,455,323,617.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,455,323,617.09/971,802.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,061.13

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