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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,149.80, 1,464,558.30 and 503,591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,149.80, 1,464,558.30 and 503,591.40 is: 754,785.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,149.80 : 1,464,558.30 = 503,591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,149.80/1,464,558.30 = 503,591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,149.80x = 1,464,558.30 × 503,591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,149.80x = 737,538,964,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,538,964,678.62/977,149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,785.98

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