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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,294.85, 1,463,946.62 and 502,983.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,294.85, 1,463,946.62 and 502,983.75 is: 753,448.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,294.85 : 1,463,946.62 = 502,983.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,294.85/1,463,946.62 = 502,983.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,294.85x = 1,463,946.62 × 502,983.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,294.85x = 736,341,358,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,341,358,212.51/977,294.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,448.52

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