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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,034.66, 977,053.77 and 402,070.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,034.66, 977,053.77 and 402,070.66 is: 554,838.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,034.66 : 977,053.77 = 402,070.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,034.66/977,053.77 = 402,070.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,034.66x = 977,053.77 × 402,070.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,034.66x = 392,844,654,159.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,844,654,159.39/708,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,838.17

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