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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,452.39, 1,458,895.14 and 298,592.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,452.39, 1,458,895.14 and 298,592.33 is: 447,954.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,452.39 : 1,458,895.14 = 298,592.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,452.39/1,458,895.14 = 298,592.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,452.39x = 1,458,895.14 × 298,592.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,452.39x = 435,614,899,078.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,614,899,078.28/972,452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,954.99

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