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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,184.71, 977,264.28 and 402,260.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,184.71, 977,264.28 and 402,260.13 is: 555,101.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,184.71 : 977,264.28 = 402,260.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,184.71/977,264.28 = 402,260.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,184.71x = 977,264.28 × 402,260.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,184.71x = 393,114,456,317.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,114,456,317.16/708,184.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,101.59

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