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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,451.39, 1,458,893.64 and 298,591.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,451.39, 1,458,893.64 and 298,591.33 is: 447,953.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,451.39 : 1,458,893.64 = 298,591.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,451.39/1,458,893.64 = 298,591.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,451.39x = 1,458,893.64 × 298,591.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,451.39x = 435,612,992,296.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,612,992,296.14/972,451.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,953.49

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