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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,122.80, 1,464,517.80 and 503,564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,122.80, 1,464,517.80 and 503,564.40 is: 754,745.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,122.80 : 1,464,517.80 = 503,564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,122.80/1,464,517.80 = 503,564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,122.80x = 1,464,517.80 × 503,564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,122.80x = 737,479,027,246.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,479,027,246.32/977,122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,745.49

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