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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,155.31, 976,961.68 and 493,419.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,155.31, 976,961.68 and 493,419.86 is: 680,715.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,155.31 : 976,961.68 = 493,419.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,155.31/976,961.68 = 493,419.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,155.31x = 976,961.68 × 493,419.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,155.31x = 482,052,295,370.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,052,295,370.97/708,155.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,715.50

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