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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,178.57, 1,059,079.43 and 407,028.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,178.57, 1,059,079.43 and 407,028.24 is: 609,570.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,178.57 : 1,059,079.43 = 407,028.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,178.57/1,059,079.43 = 407,028.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,178.57x = 1,059,079.43 × 407,028.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,178.57x = 431,075,234,377.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,075,234,377.96/707,178.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,570.56

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