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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,490.36, 1,467,027.72 and 504,311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,490.36, 1,467,027.72 and 504,311.04 is: 756,875.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,490.36 : 1,467,027.72 = 504,311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,490.36/1,467,027.72 = 504,311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,490.36x = 1,467,027.72 × 504,311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,490.36x = 739,838,275,182.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,838,275,182.03/977,490.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,875.26

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