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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,362.21, 977,562.68 and 402,433.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,362.21, 977,562.68 and 402,433.01 is: 555,370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,362.21 : 977,562.68 = 402,433.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,362.21/977,562.68 = 402,433.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,362.21x = 977,562.68 × 402,433.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,362.21x = 393,403,488,541.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,403,488,541.95/708,362.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,370.52

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