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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,442.08, 1,458,610.41 and 298,523.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,442.08, 1,458,610.41 and 298,523.52 is: 447,769.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,442.08 : 1,458,610.41 = 298,523.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,442.08/1,458,610.41 = 298,523.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,442.08x = 1,458,610.41 × 298,523.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,442.08x = 435,429,513,901.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,429,513,901.84/972,442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,769.10

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