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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,202.88, 1,467,623.16 and 505,630.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,202.88, 1,467,623.16 and 505,630.08 is: 757,835.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,202.88 : 1,467,623.16 = 505,630.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,202.88/1,467,623.16 = 505,630.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,202.88x = 1,467,623.16 × 505,630.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,202.88x = 742,074,415,800.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,074,415,800.65/979,202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,835.21

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