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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,448.83, 1,458,620.52 and 298,530.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,448.83, 1,458,620.52 and 298,530.27 is: 447,779.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,448.83 : 1,458,620.52 = 298,530.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,448.83/1,458,620.52 = 298,530.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,448.83x = 1,458,620.52 × 298,530.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,448.83x = 435,442,377,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,442,377,663.14/972,448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,779.22

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