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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,799.20, 1,463,698.80 and 503,407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,799.20, 1,463,698.80 and 503,407.20 is: 755,110.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,799.20 : 1,463,698.80 = 503,407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,799.20/1,463,698.80 = 503,407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,799.20x = 1,463,698.80 × 503,407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,799.20x = 736,836,514,551.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,836,514,551.36/975,799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,110.80

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