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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,358, 977,595.48 and 390,467.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,358, 977,595.48 and 390,467.44 is: 538,878.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,358 : 977,595.48 = 390,467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,358/977,595.48 = 390,467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,358x = 977,595.48 × 390,467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,358x = 381,719,204,431.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,719,204,431.17/708,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,878.93

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