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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,209.08, 977,214.18 and 421,721.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,209.08, 977,214.18 and 421,721.80 is: 581,907.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,209.08 : 977,214.18 = 421,721.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,209.08/977,214.18 = 421,721.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,209.08x = 977,214.18 × 421,721.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,209.08x = 412,112,522,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,112,522,975.12/708,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,907.99

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