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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,835.04, 978,170.70 and 402,944.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,835.04, 978,170.70 and 402,944.84 is: 556,051.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,835.04 : 978,170.70 = 402,944.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,835.04/978,170.70 = 402,944.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,835.04x = 978,170.70 × 402,944.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,835.04x = 394,148,836,204.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,148,836,204.19/708,835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,051.57

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