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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,408.70, 1,466,064.45 and 504,141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,408.70, 1,466,064.45 and 504,141.90 is: 756,187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,408.70 : 1,466,064.45 = 504,141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,408.70/1,466,064.45 = 504,141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,408.70x = 1,466,064.45 × 504,141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,408.70x = 739,104,517,345.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,104,517,345.46/977,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,187.78

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