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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,571.95, 976,319.57 and 417,274.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,571.95, 976,319.57 and 417,274.58 is: 575,762.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,571.95 : 976,319.57 = 417,274.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,571.95/976,319.57 = 417,274.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,571.95x = 976,319.57 × 417,274.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,571.95x = 407,393,331,549.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,393,331,549.56/707,571.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,762.41

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