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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,977.80, 1,463,772.30 and 470,537.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,977.80, 1,463,772.30 and 470,537.80 is: 705,712.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,977.80 : 1,463,772.30 = 470,537.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,977.80/1,463,772.30 = 470,537.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,977.80x = 1,463,772.30 × 470,537.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,977.80x = 688,760,197,742.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,760,197,742.94/975,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,712.98

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