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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,444.33, 1,458,613.77 and 298,525.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,444.33, 1,458,613.77 and 298,525.77 is: 447,772.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,444.33 : 1,458,613.77 = 298,525.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,444.33/1,458,613.77 = 298,525.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,444.33x = 1,458,613.77 × 298,525.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,444.33x = 435,433,798,821.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,433,798,821.85/972,444.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,772.47

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