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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,169.70, 977,243.64 and 402,245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,169.70, 977,243.64 and 402,245.14 is: 555,080.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,169.70 : 977,243.64 = 402,245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,169.70/977,243.64 = 402,245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,169.70x = 977,243.64 × 402,245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,169.70x = 393,091,504,785.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,091,504,785.91/708,169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,080.94

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