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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,046.04, 1,458,077.70 and 298,130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,046.04, 1,458,077.70 and 298,130.49 is: 447,198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,046.04 : 1,458,077.70 = 298,130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,046.04/1,458,077.70 = 298,130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,046.04x = 1,458,077.70 × 298,130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,046.04x = 434,697,420,277.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,697,420,277.06/972,046.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,198.39

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