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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,458.80, 1,464,688.20 and 504,066.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,458.80, 1,464,688.20 and 504,066.80 is: 756,100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,458.80 : 1,464,688.20 = 504,066.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,458.80/1,464,688.20 = 504,066.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,458.80x = 1,464,688.20 × 504,066.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,458.80x = 738,300,693,971.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,300,693,971.76/976,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,100.20

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