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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,567.80, 974,782.86 and 492,337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,567.80, 974,782.86 and 492,337.72 is: 678,270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,567.80 : 974,782.86 = 492,337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,567.80/974,782.86 = 492,337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,567.80x = 974,782.86 × 492,337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,567.80x = 479,922,370,787.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,922,370,787.48/707,567.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,270.51

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