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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,167.46, 977,240.54 and 402,242.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,167.46, 977,240.54 and 402,242.89 is: 555,077.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,167.46 : 977,240.54 = 402,242.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,167.46/977,240.54 = 402,242.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,167.46x = 977,240.54 × 402,242.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,167.46x = 393,088,059,034.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,088,059,034.76/708,167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,077.83

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