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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,381.32, 977,566.59 and 402,458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,381.32, 977,566.59 and 402,458.24 is: 555,392.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,381.32 : 977,566.59 = 402,458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,381.32/977,566.59 = 402,458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,381.32x = 977,566.59 × 402,458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,381.32x = 393,429,723,510.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,429,723,510.42/708,381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,392.57

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