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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,116.20, 1,465,625.70 and 503,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,116.20, 1,465,625.70 and 503,849.40 is: 755,749.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,116.20 : 1,465,625.70 = 503,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,116.20/1,465,625.70 = 503,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,116.20x = 1,465,625.70 × 503,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,116.20x = 738,454,629,569.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,454,629,569.58/977,116.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,749.04

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