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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,998.62, 1,458,041.85 and 298,030.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,998.62, 1,458,041.85 and 298,030.74 is: 447,059.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,998.62 : 1,458,041.85 = 298,030.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,998.62/1,458,041.85 = 298,030.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,998.62x = 1,458,041.85 × 298,030.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,998.62x = 434,541,291,506.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,541,291,506.47/971,998.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,059.58

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