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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,383.83, 1,458,579.20 and 298,465.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,383.83, 1,458,579.20 and 298,465.19 is: 447,698.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,383.83 : 1,458,579.20 = 298,465.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,383.83/1,458,579.20 = 298,465.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,383.83x = 1,458,579.20 × 298,465.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,383.83x = 435,335,118,058.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,335,118,058.05/972,383.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,698.85

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