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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,212.38, 1,467,637.39 and 505,639.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,212.38, 1,467,637.39 and 505,639.58 is: 757,849.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,212.38 : 1,467,637.39 = 505,639.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,212.38/1,467,637.39 = 505,639.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,212.38x = 1,467,637.39 × 505,639.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,212.38x = 742,095,550,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,095,550,943.70/979,212.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,849.44

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