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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,754.80, 978,045.66 and 386,462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,754.80, 978,045.66 and 386,462.28 is: 533,298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,754.80 : 978,045.66 = 386,462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,754.80/978,045.66 = 386,462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,754.80x = 978,045.66 × 386,462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,754.80x = 377,977,755,707.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,977,755,707.71/708,754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,298.34

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