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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,913.74, 1,458,150.39 and 298,093.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,913.74, 1,458,150.39 and 298,093.91 is: 447,226.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,913.74 : 1,458,150.39 = 298,093.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,913.74/1,458,150.39 = 298,093.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,913.74x = 1,458,150.39 × 298,093.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,913.74x = 434,665,743,832.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,665,743,832.37/971,913.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,226.67

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