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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,298.89, 1,459,951.77 and 299,375.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,298.89, 1,459,951.77 and 299,375.65 is: 449,064.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,298.89 : 1,459,951.77 = 299,375.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,298.89/1,459,951.77 = 299,375.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,298.89x = 1,459,951.77 × 299,375.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,298.89x = 437,074,010,112.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,074,010,112.40/973,298.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,064.53

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