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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,382.83, 1,458,577.70 and 298,464.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,382.83, 1,458,577.70 and 298,464.19 is: 447,697.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,382.83 : 1,458,577.70 = 298,464.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,382.83/1,458,577.70 = 298,464.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,382.83x = 1,458,577.70 × 298,464.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,382.83x = 435,333,212,926.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,333,212,926.45/972,382.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,697.35

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