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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,150.70, 1,465,677.45 and 503,883.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,150.70, 1,465,677.45 and 503,883.90 is: 755,800.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,150.70 : 1,465,677.45 = 503,883.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,150.70/1,465,677.45 = 503,883.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,150.70x = 1,465,677.45 × 503,883.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,150.70x = 738,531,269,648.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,531,269,648.06/977,150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,800.79

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