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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,459.54, 974,939.76 and 404,711.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,459.54, 974,939.76 and 404,711.86 is: 558,517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,459.54 : 974,939.76 = 404,711.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,459.54/974,939.76 = 404,711.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,459.54x = 974,939.76 × 404,711.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,459.54x = 394,569,676,759.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,569,676,759.30/706,459.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,517.02

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