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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,058.20, 1,462,004.10 and 502,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,058.20, 1,462,004.10 and 502,666.20 is: 753,698.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,058.20 : 1,462,004.10 = 502,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,058.20/1,462,004.10 = 502,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,058.20x = 1,462,004.10 × 502,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,058.20x = 734,900,045,331.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,900,045,331.42/975,058.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,698.65

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