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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,049.28, 1,458,082.58 and 298,133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,049.28, 1,458,082.58 and 298,133.73 is: 447,203.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,049.28 : 1,458,082.58 = 298,133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,049.28/1,458,082.58 = 298,133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,049.28x = 1,458,082.58 × 298,133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,049.28x = 434,703,598,223.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,703,598,223.42/972,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,203.25

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