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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,710.06, 1,462,497.42 and 502,423.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,710.06, 1,462,497.42 and 502,423.82 is: 753,085.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,710.06 : 1,462,497.42 = 502,423.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,710.06/1,462,497.42 = 502,423.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,710.06x = 1,462,497.42 × 502,423.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,710.06x = 734,793,540,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,793,540,496.54/975,710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,085.95

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