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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,293.35, 1,463,944.37 and 502,982.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,293.35, 1,463,944.37 and 502,982.25 is: 753,446.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,293.35 : 1,463,944.37 = 502,982.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,293.35/1,463,944.37 = 502,982.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,293.35x = 1,463,944.37 × 502,982.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,293.35x = 736,338,030,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,338,030,582.52/977,293.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,446.27

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