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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,570.08, 976,316.97 and 417,272.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,570.08, 976,316.97 and 417,272.71 is: 575,759.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,570.08 : 976,316.97 = 417,272.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,570.08/976,316.97 = 417,272.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,570.08x = 976,316.97 × 417,272.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,570.08x = 407,390,425,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,390,425,450.10/707,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,759.83

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