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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,602.43, 972,603.51 and 418,122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,602.43, 972,603.51 and 418,122.44 is: 577,158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,602.43 : 972,603.51 = 418,122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,602.43/972,603.51 = 418,122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,602.43x = 972,603.51 × 418,122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,602.43x = 406,667,352,753.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,667,352,753.76/704,602.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,158.60

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