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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,069.24, 976,689.06 and 421,375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,069.24, 976,689.06 and 421,375.32 is: 581,232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,069.24 : 976,689.06 = 421,375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,069.24/976,689.06 = 421,375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,069.24x = 976,689.06 × 421,375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,069.24x = 411,552,665,198.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,552,665,198.00/708,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,232.23

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