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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,113.70, 1,465,621.95 and 503,846.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,113.70, 1,465,621.95 and 503,846.90 is: 755,745.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,113.70 : 1,465,621.95 = 503,846.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,113.70/1,465,621.95 = 503,846.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,113.70x = 1,465,621.95 × 503,846.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,113.70x = 738,449,076,079.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,449,076,079.46/977,113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,745.29

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