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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,647.62, 977,896.64 and 402,683.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,647.62, 977,896.64 and 402,683.08 is: 555,681.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,647.62 : 977,896.64 = 402,683.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,647.62/977,896.64 = 402,683.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,647.62x = 977,896.64 × 402,683.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,647.62x = 393,782,430,916.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,782,430,916.85/708,647.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,681.58

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