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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,171.70, 1,465,708.95 and 503,904.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,171.70, 1,465,708.95 and 503,904.90 is: 755,832.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,171.70 : 1,465,708.95 = 503,904.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,171.70/1,465,708.95 = 503,904.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,171.70x = 1,465,708.95 × 503,904.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,171.70x = 738,577,921,878.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,577,921,878.86/977,171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,832.29

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