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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,295.35, 1,463,947.36 and 502,984.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,295.35, 1,463,947.36 and 502,984.25 is: 753,449.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,295.35 : 1,463,947.36 = 502,984.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,295.35/1,463,947.36 = 502,984.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,295.35x = 1,463,947.36 × 502,984.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,295.35x = 736,342,464,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,342,464,909.08/977,295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,449.27

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