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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,228.07, 1,459,981.70 and 299,366.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,228.07, 1,459,981.70 and 299,366.21 is: 449,092.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,228.07 : 1,459,981.70 = 299,366.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,228.07/1,459,981.70 = 299,366.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,228.07x = 1,459,981.70 × 299,366.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,228.07x = 437,069,192,596.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,069,192,596.73/973,228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,092.26

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