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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,291.35, 1,463,941.36 and 502,980.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,291.35, 1,463,941.36 and 502,980.25 is: 753,443.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,291.35 : 1,463,941.36 = 502,980.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,291.35/1,463,941.36 = 502,980.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,291.35x = 1,463,941.36 × 502,980.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,291.35x = 736,333,591,238.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,333,591,238.14/977,291.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,443.27

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