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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,349.88, 1,458,771.16 and 298,465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,349.88, 1,458,771.16 and 298,465.32 is: 447,773.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,349.88 : 1,458,771.16 = 298,465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,349.88/1,458,771.16 = 298,465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,349.88x = 1,458,771.16 × 298,465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,349.88x = 435,392,601,076.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,392,601,076.17/972,349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,773.59

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