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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,882.37, 1,471,328.60 and 297,775.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,882.37, 1,471,328.60 and 297,775.17 is: 446,664.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,882.37 : 1,471,328.60 = 297,775.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,882.37/1,471,328.60 = 297,775.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,882.37x = 1,471,328.60 × 297,775.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,882.37x = 438,125,122,501.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,125,122,501.99/980,882.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,664.29

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