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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,682.31, 1,462,455.84 and 502,396.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,682.31, 1,462,455.84 and 502,396.07 is: 753,044.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,682.31 : 1,462,455.84 = 502,396.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,682.31/1,462,455.84 = 502,396.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,682.31x = 1,462,455.84 × 502,396.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,682.31x = 734,732,066,564.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,732,066,564.55/975,682.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,044.37

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