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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,802.08, 978,170.49 and 386,529.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,802.08, 978,170.49 and 386,529.81 is: 533,424.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,802.08 : 978,170.49 = 386,529.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,802.08/978,170.49 = 386,529.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,802.08x = 978,170.49 × 386,529.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,802.08x = 378,092,053,647.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,092,053,647.31/708,802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,424.02

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