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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,916.99, 1,458,155.27 and 298,097.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,916.99, 1,458,155.27 and 298,097.16 is: 447,231.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,916.99 : 1,458,155.27 = 298,097.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,916.99/1,458,155.27 = 298,097.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,916.99x = 1,458,155.27 × 298,097.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,916.99x = 434,671,944,826.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,671,944,826.03/971,916.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,231.55

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