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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,759.48, 978,052.65 and 402,795.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,759.48, 978,052.65 and 402,795.45 is: 555,837.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,759.48 : 978,052.65 = 402,795.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,759.48/978,052.65 = 402,795.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,759.48x = 978,052.65 × 402,795.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,759.48x = 393,955,157,280.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,955,157,280.44/708,759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,837.58

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