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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,456.47, 1,458,631.94 and 298,537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,456.47, 1,458,631.94 and 298,537.88 is: 447,790.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,456.47 : 1,458,631.94 = 298,537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,456.47/1,458,631.94 = 298,537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,456.47x = 1,458,631.94 × 298,537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,456.47x = 435,456,887,067.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,456,887,067.89/972,456.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,790.62

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