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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,129.20, 1,465,645.20 and 503,862.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,129.20, 1,465,645.20 and 503,862.40 is: 755,768.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,129.20 : 1,465,645.20 = 503,862.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,129.20/1,465,645.20 = 503,862.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,129.20x = 1,465,645.20 × 503,862.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,129.20x = 738,483,508,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,483,508,020.48/977,129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,768.54

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