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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,307.78, 1,477,273.97 and 504,601.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,307.78, 1,477,273.97 and 504,601.53 is: 756,550.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,307.78 : 1,477,273.97 = 504,601.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,307.78/1,477,273.97 = 504,601.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,307.78x = 1,477,273.97 × 504,601.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,307.78x = 745,434,702,968.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,434,702,968.17/985,307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,550.11

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