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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,497.08, 976,323.42 and 420,951.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,497.08, 976,323.42 and 420,951.48 is: 580,899.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,497.08 : 976,323.42 = 420,951.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,497.08/976,323.42 = 420,951.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,497.08x = 976,323.42 × 420,951.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,497.08x = 410,984,788,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,984,788,607.66/707,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,899.63

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