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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,754.62, 978,044.31 and 402,790.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,754.62, 978,044.31 and 402,790.08 is: 555,829.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,754.62 : 978,044.31 = 402,790.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,754.62/978,044.31 = 402,790.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,754.62x = 978,044.31 × 402,790.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,754.62x = 393,946,545,868.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,946,545,868.45/708,754.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,829.25

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