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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,170.70, 977,245.02 and 402,246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,170.70, 977,245.02 and 402,246.14 is: 555,082.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,170.70 : 977,245.02 = 402,246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,170.70/977,245.02 = 402,246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,170.70x = 977,245.02 × 402,246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,170.70x = 393,093,037,129.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,093,037,129.22/708,170.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,082.32

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