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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,827.86, 1,458,021.84 and 298,008.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,827.86, 1,458,021.84 and 298,008.50 is: 447,098.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,827.86 : 1,458,021.84 = 298,008.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,827.86/1,458,021.84 = 298,008.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,827.86x = 1,458,021.84 × 298,008.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,827.86x = 434,502,901,505.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,502,901,505.64/971,827.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,098.63

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