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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,302.70, 1,465,905.45 and 504,035.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,302.70, 1,465,905.45 and 504,035.90 is: 756,028.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,302.70 : 1,465,905.45 = 504,035.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,302.70/1,465,905.45 = 504,035.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,302.70x = 1,465,905.45 × 504,035.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,302.70x = 738,868,972,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,868,972,805.66/977,302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,028.78

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