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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,183.57, 977,262.73 and 402,258.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,183.57, 977,262.73 and 402,258.99 is: 555,100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,183.57 : 977,262.73 = 402,258.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,183.57/977,262.73 = 402,258.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,183.57x = 977,262.73 × 402,258.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,183.57x = 393,112,717,728.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,112,717,728.80/708,183.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,100.03

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