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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,297.35, 1,463,950.36 and 502,986.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,297.35, 1,463,950.36 and 502,986.25 is: 753,452.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,297.35 : 1,463,950.36 = 502,986.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,297.35/1,463,950.36 = 502,986.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,297.35x = 1,463,950.36 × 502,986.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,297.35x = 736,346,901,762.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,346,901,762.55/977,297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,452.26

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