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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,482.86, 1,467,016.47 and 504,303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,482.86, 1,467,016.47 and 504,303.54 is: 756,864.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,482.86 : 1,467,016.47 = 504,303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,482.86/1,467,016.47 = 504,303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,482.86x = 1,467,016.47 × 504,303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,482.86x = 739,821,599,059.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,821,599,059.30/977,482.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,864.01

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