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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,492.86, 1,467,031.47 and 504,313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,492.86, 1,467,031.47 and 504,313.54 is: 756,879.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,492.86 : 1,467,031.47 = 504,313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,492.86/1,467,031.47 = 504,313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,492.86x = 1,467,031.47 × 504,313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,492.86x = 739,843,833,927.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,843,833,927.10/977,492.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,879.02

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