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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,501.48, 976,302.70 and 401,584.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,501.48, 976,302.70 and 401,584.12 is: 554,158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,501.48 : 976,302.70 = 401,584.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,501.48/976,302.70 = 401,584.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,501.48x = 976,302.70 × 401,584.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,501.48x = 392,067,660,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,067,660,633.12/707,501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,158.08

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