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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,795.38, 1,464,012 and 503,222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,795.38, 1,464,012 and 503,222.40 is: 754,225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,795.38 : 1,464,012 = 503,222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,795.38/1,464,012 = 503,222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,795.38x = 1,464,012 × 503,222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,795.38x = 736,723,632,268.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,723,632,268.80/976,795.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,225.14

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