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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,047.30, 1,462,904.55 and 502,488.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,047.30, 1,462,904.55 and 502,488.90 is: 753,132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,047.30 : 1,462,904.55 = 502,488.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,047.30/1,462,904.55 = 502,488.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,047.30x = 1,462,904.55 × 502,488.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,047.30x = 735,093,298,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,093,298,134.50/976,047.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,132.86

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