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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,049.04, 1,458,082.20 and 298,133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,049.04, 1,458,082.20 and 298,133.50 is: 447,202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,049.04 : 1,458,082.20 = 298,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,049.04/1,458,082.20 = 298,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,049.04x = 1,458,082.20 × 298,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,049.04x = 434,703,149,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,703,149,573.70/972,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,202.90

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