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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,174.20, 1,465,712.70 and 503,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,174.20, 1,465,712.70 and 503,907.40 is: 755,836.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,174.20 : 1,465,712.70 = 503,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,174.20/1,465,712.70 = 503,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,174.20x = 1,465,712.70 × 503,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,174.20x = 738,583,475,803.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,583,475,803.98/977,174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,836.04

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