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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,165.80, 1,464,582.30 and 503,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,165.80, 1,464,582.30 and 503,607.40 is: 754,809.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,165.80 : 1,464,582.30 = 503,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,165.80/1,464,582.30 = 503,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,165.80x = 1,464,582.30 × 503,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,165.80x = 737,574,484,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,574,484,189.02/977,165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,809.97

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