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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,364.21, 977,565.44 and 402,435.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,364.21, 977,565.44 and 402,435.01 is: 555,373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,364.21 : 977,565.44 = 402,435.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,364.21/977,565.44 = 402,435.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,364.21x = 977,565.44 × 402,435.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,364.21x = 393,406,557,622.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,406,557,622.05/708,364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,373.28

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