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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,416.36, 977,570.18 and 390,464.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,416.36, 977,570.18 and 390,464.36 is: 538,816.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,416.36 : 977,570.18 = 390,464.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,416.36/977,570.18 = 390,464.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,416.36x = 977,570.18 × 390,464.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,416.36x = 381,706,314,688.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,706,314,688.79/708,416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,816.35

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