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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,639.61, 976,533 and 401,713.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,639.61, 976,533 and 401,713.32 is: 554,358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,639.61 : 976,533 = 401,713.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,639.61/976,533 = 401,713.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,639.61x = 976,533 × 401,713.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,639.61x = 392,286,313,519.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,286,313,519.56/707,639.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,358.90

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