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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,977.20, 1,053,688.20 and 387,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,977.20, 1,053,688.20 and 387,660.40 is: 581,061.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,977.20 : 1,053,688.20 = 387,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,977.20/1,053,688.20 = 387,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,977.20x = 1,053,688.20 × 387,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,977.20x = 408,473,189,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,473,189,087.28/702,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,061.79

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