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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,571.68, 972,278.16 and 402,785.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,571.68, 972,278.16 and 402,785.12 is: 555,825.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,571.68 : 972,278.16 = 402,785.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,571.68/972,278.16 = 402,785.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,571.68x = 972,278.16 × 402,785.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,571.68x = 391,619,175,348.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,619,175,348.98/704,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,825.88

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