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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,661.62, 977,915.97 and 402,697.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,661.62, 977,915.97 and 402,697.08 is: 555,700.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,661.62 : 977,915.97 = 402,697.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,661.62/977,915.97 = 402,697.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,661.62x = 977,915.97 × 402,697.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,661.62x = 393,803,905,604.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,803,905,604.37/708,661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,700.91

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