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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,491.36, 1,467,029.22 and 504,312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,491.36, 1,467,029.22 and 504,312.04 is: 756,876.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,491.36 : 1,467,029.22 = 504,312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,491.36/1,467,029.22 = 504,312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,491.36x = 1,467,029.22 × 504,312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,491.36x = 739,840,498,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,840,498,677.81/977,491.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,876.77

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