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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,688.72, 977,195.91 and 579,225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,688.72, 977,195.91 and 579,225.43 is: 798,681.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,688.72 : 977,195.91 = 579,225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,688.72/977,195.91 = 579,225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,688.72x = 977,195.91 × 579,225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,688.72x = 566,016,721,163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,016,721,163.99/708,688.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,681.71

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