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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,997.60, 1,467,725.40 and 504,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,997.60, 1,467,725.40 and 504,439.20 is: 757,034.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,997.60 : 1,467,725.40 = 504,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,997.60/1,467,725.40 = 504,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,997.60x = 1,467,725.40 × 504,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,997.60x = 740,378,226,595.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,378,226,595.68/977,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,034.81

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