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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,803.51, 978,113.32 and 402,839.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,803.51, 978,113.32 and 402,839.46 is: 555,898.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,803.51 : 978,113.32 = 402,839.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,803.51/978,113.32 = 402,839.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,803.51x = 978,113.32 × 402,839.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,803.51x = 394,022,641,647.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,022,641,647.61/708,803.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,898.27

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