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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,352.88, 1,458,775.66 and 298,468.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,352.88, 1,458,775.66 and 298,468.32 is: 447,778.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,352.88 : 1,458,775.66 = 298,468.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,352.88/1,458,775.66 = 298,468.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,352.88x = 1,458,775.66 × 298,468.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,352.88x = 435,398,320,497.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,398,320,497.09/972,352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,778.10

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