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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,674.06, 1,462,443.50 and 502,387.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,674.06, 1,462,443.50 and 502,387.82 is: 753,032.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,674.06 : 1,462,443.50 = 502,387.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,674.06/1,462,443.50 = 502,387.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,674.06x = 1,462,443.50 × 502,387.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,674.06x = 734,713,801,838.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,713,801,838.17/975,674.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,032.01

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