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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,578.80, 1,464,868.20 and 504,186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,578.80, 1,464,868.20 and 504,186.80 is: 756,280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,578.80 : 1,464,868.20 = 504,186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,578.80/1,464,868.20 = 504,186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,578.80x = 1,464,868.20 × 504,186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,578.80x = 738,567,210,179.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,567,210,179.76/976,578.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,280.20

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