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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,294.08, 977,334.90 and 398,135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,294.08, 977,334.90 and 398,135.28 is: 549,364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,294.08 : 977,334.90 = 398,135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,294.08/977,334.90 = 398,135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,294.08x = 977,334.90 × 398,135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,294.08x = 389,111,504,065.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,111,504,065.27/708,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,364.33

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