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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,228.57, 1,459,982.45 and 299,366.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,228.57, 1,459,982.45 and 299,366.71 is: 449,093.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,228.57 : 1,459,982.45 = 299,366.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,228.57/1,459,982.45 = 299,366.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,228.57x = 1,459,982.45 × 299,366.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,228.57x = 437,070,142,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,070,142,714.24/973,228.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,093.00

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