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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,211.08, 977,216.94 and 421,723.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,211.08, 977,216.94 and 421,723.80 is: 581,910.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,211.08 : 977,216.94 = 421,723.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,211.08/977,216.94 = 421,723.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,211.08x = 977,216.94 × 421,723.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,211.08x = 412,115,641,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,115,641,361.17/708,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,910.75

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