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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,023.80, 1,458,035.70 and 298,209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,023.80, 1,458,035.70 and 298,209.10 is: 447,313.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,023.80 : 1,458,035.70 = 298,209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,023.80/1,458,035.70 = 298,209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,023.80x = 1,458,035.70 × 298,209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,023.80x = 434,799,513,864.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,799,513,864.87/972,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,313.65

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