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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,117.30, 1,464,509.55 and 503,558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,117.30, 1,464,509.55 and 503,558.90 is: 754,737.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,117.30 : 1,464,509.55 = 503,558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,117.30/1,464,509.55 = 503,558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,117.30x = 1,464,509.55 × 503,558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,117.30x = 737,466,818,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,466,818,037.50/977,117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,737.24

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