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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,952.41, 1,477,877.52 and 505,516.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,952.41, 1,477,877.52 and 505,516.89 is: 758,505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,952.41 : 1,477,877.52 = 505,516.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,952.41/1,477,877.52 = 505,516.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,952.41x = 1,477,877.52 × 505,516.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,952.41x = 747,092,047,711.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,092,047,711.31/984,952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,505.73

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