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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,807.85, 1,457,991.74 and 297,988.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,807.85, 1,457,991.74 and 297,988.40 is: 447,068.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,807.85 : 1,457,991.74 = 297,988.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,807.85/1,457,991.74 = 297,988.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,807.85x = 1,457,991.74 × 297,988.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,807.85x = 434,464,630,205.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,464,630,205.77/971,807.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,068.45

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