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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,602, 979,620.36 and 678,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,602, 979,620.36 and 678,858.80 is: 938,501.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,602 : 979,620.36 = 678,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,602/979,620.36 = 678,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,602x = 979,620.36 × 678,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,602x = 665,023,902,045.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,023,902,045.17/708,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,501.31

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