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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,279.20, 1,464,418.80 and 503,887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,279.20, 1,464,418.80 and 503,887.20 is: 755,830.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,279.20 : 1,464,418.80 = 503,887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,279.20/1,464,418.80 = 503,887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,279.20x = 1,464,418.80 × 503,887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,279.20x = 737,901,888,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,901,888,759.36/976,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,830.80

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