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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,601.93, 972,602.82 and 418,121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,601.93, 972,602.82 and 418,121.94 is: 577,157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,601.93 : 972,602.82 = 418,121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,601.93/972,602.82 = 418,121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,601.93x = 972,602.82 × 418,121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,601.93x = 406,666,577,947.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,666,577,947.87/704,601.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,157.91

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