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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,171.20, 1,465,708.20 and 503,904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,171.20, 1,465,708.20 and 503,904.40 is: 755,831.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,171.20 : 1,465,708.20 = 503,904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,171.20/1,465,708.20 = 503,904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,171.20x = 1,465,708.20 × 503,904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,171.20x = 738,576,811,096.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,576,811,096.08/977,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,831.54

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