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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,167.58, 977,240.71 and 402,243.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,167.58, 977,240.71 and 402,243.01 is: 555,078.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,167.58 : 977,240.71 = 402,243.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,167.58/977,240.71 = 402,243.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,167.58x = 977,240.71 × 402,243.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,167.58x = 393,088,244,684.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,088,244,684.94/708,167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,078.00

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