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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,797.51, 978,105.04 and 402,833.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,797.51, 978,105.04 and 402,833.46 is: 555,889.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,797.51 : 978,105.04 = 402,833.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,797.51/978,105.04 = 402,833.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,797.51x = 978,105.04 × 402,833.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,797.51x = 394,013,437,506.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,013,437,506.64/708,797.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,889.99

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