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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,601, 979,618.98 and 678,857.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,601, 979,618.98 and 678,857.80 is: 938,499.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,601 : 979,618.98 = 678,857.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,601/979,618.98 = 678,857.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,601x = 979,618.98 × 678,857.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,601x = 665,021,985,601.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,021,985,601.04/708,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,499.93

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