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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,449.08, 1,458,620.90 and 298,530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,449.08, 1,458,620.90 and 298,530.52 is: 447,779.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,449.08 : 1,458,620.90 = 298,530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,449.08/1,458,620.90 = 298,530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,449.08x = 1,458,620.90 × 298,530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,449.08x = 435,442,855,759.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,442,855,759.87/972,449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,779.60

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