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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,969.88, 977,098.32 and 402,122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,969.88, 977,098.32 and 402,122.52 is: 554,985.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,969.88 : 977,098.32 = 402,122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,969.88/977,098.32 = 402,122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,969.88x = 977,098.32 × 402,122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,969.88x = 392,913,238,726.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,913,238,726.17/707,969.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,985.81

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