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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,443.08, 1,458,611.91 and 298,524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,443.08, 1,458,611.91 and 298,524.52 is: 447,770.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,443.08 : 1,458,611.91 = 298,524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,443.08/1,458,611.91 = 298,524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,443.08x = 1,458,611.91 × 298,524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,443.08x = 435,431,420,299.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,431,420,299.03/972,443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,770.60

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