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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,966.66, 1,459,589.52 and 299,104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,966.66, 1,459,589.52 and 299,104.47 is: 448,699.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,966.66 : 1,459,589.52 = 299,104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,966.66/1,459,589.52 = 299,104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,966.66x = 1,459,589.52 × 299,104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,966.66x = 436,569,749,797.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,569,749,797.15/972,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,699.60

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