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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,812.08, 978,185.19 and 402,901.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,812.08, 978,185.19 and 402,901.27 is: 556,017.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,812.08 : 978,185.19 = 402,901.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,812.08/978,185.19 = 402,901.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,812.08x = 978,185.19 × 402,901.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,812.08x = 394,112,055,346.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,112,055,346.19/708,812.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,017.69

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