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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,126.78, 977,202.63 and 385,839.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,126.78, 977,202.63 and 385,839.54 is: 532,451.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,126.78 : 977,202.63 = 385,839.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,126.78/977,202.63 = 385,839.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,126.78x = 977,202.63 × 385,839.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,126.78x = 377,043,413,245.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,043,413,245.99/708,126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,451.85

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