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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,826.88, 1,464,059.34 and 503,253.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,826.88, 1,464,059.34 and 503,253.90 is: 754,272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,826.88 : 1,464,059.34 = 503,253.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,826.88/1,464,059.34 = 503,253.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,826.88x = 1,464,059.34 × 503,253.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,826.88x = 736,793,572,686.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,793,572,686.43/976,826.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,272.42

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