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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,868.52, 976,793.70 and 421,458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,868.52, 976,793.70 and 421,458.28 is: 581,573.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,868.52 : 976,793.70 = 421,458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,868.52/976,793.70 = 421,458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,868.52x = 976,793.70 × 421,458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,868.52x = 411,677,792,716.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,677,792,716.84/707,868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,573.81

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