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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,664.41, 978,890.37 and 525,274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,664.41, 978,890.37 and 525,274.74 is: 725,571.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,664.41 : 978,890.37 = 525,274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,664.41/978,890.37 = 525,274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,664.41x = 978,890.37 × 525,274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,664.41x = 514,186,384,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,186,384,590.25/708,664.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,571.06

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