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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,561.16, 1,465,260.23 and 503,578.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,561.16, 1,465,260.23 and 503,578.67 is: 755,583.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,561.16 : 1,465,260.23 = 503,578.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,561.16/1,465,260.23 = 503,578.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,561.16x = 1,465,260.23 × 503,578.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,561.16x = 737,873,800,002.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,873,800,002.03/976,561.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,583.81

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