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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,284.20, 1,465,877.70 and 504,017.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,284.20, 1,465,877.70 and 504,017.40 is: 756,001.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,284.20 : 1,465,877.70 = 504,017.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,284.20/1,465,877.70 = 504,017.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,284.20x = 1,465,877.70 × 504,017.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,284.20x = 738,827,867,071.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,827,867,071.98/977,284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,001.04

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