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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,954.74, 1,458,145.34 and 298,086.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,954.74, 1,458,145.34 and 298,086.73 is: 447,195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,954.74 : 1,458,145.34 = 298,086.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,954.74/1,458,145.34 = 298,086.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,954.74x = 1,458,145.34 × 298,086.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,954.74x = 434,653,782,126.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,653,782,126.17/971,954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,195.50

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