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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,797.70, 1,462,196.55 and 502,405.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,797.70, 1,462,196.55 and 502,405.70 is: 753,608.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,797.70 : 1,462,196.55 = 502,405.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,797.70/1,462,196.55 = 502,405.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,797.70x = 1,462,196.55 × 502,405.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,797.70x = 734,615,881,240.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,615,881,240.34/974,797.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,608.55

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