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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,167.80, 1,464,585.30 and 503,609.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,167.80, 1,464,585.30 and 503,609.40 is: 754,812.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,167.80 : 1,464,585.30 = 503,609.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,167.80/1,464,585.30 = 503,609.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,167.80x = 1,464,585.30 × 503,609.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,167.80x = 737,578,924,181.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,578,924,181.82/977,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,812.96

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