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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,430.16, 977,633.89 and 402,506.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,430.16, 977,633.89 and 402,506.94 is: 555,459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,430.16 : 977,633.89 = 402,506.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,430.16/977,633.89 = 402,506.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,430.16x = 977,633.89 × 402,506.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,430.16x = 393,504,424,928.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,504,424,928.97/708,430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,459.73

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