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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,562.95, 977,781.54 and 402,598.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,562.95, 977,781.54 and 402,598.95 is: 555,566.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,562.95 : 977,781.54 = 402,598.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,562.95/977,781.54 = 402,598.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,562.95x = 977,781.54 × 402,598.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,562.95x = 393,653,821,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,653,821,333.38/708,562.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,566.48

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