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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,579.80, 1,464,869.70 and 504,187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,579.80, 1,464,869.70 and 504,187.80 is: 756,281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,579.80 : 1,464,869.70 = 504,187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,579.80/1,464,869.70 = 504,187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,579.80x = 1,464,869.70 × 504,187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,579.80x = 738,569,431,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,569,431,329.66/976,579.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,281.70

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