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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,836.02, 978,172.10 and 402,945.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,836.02, 978,172.10 and 402,945.82 is: 556,052.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,836.02 : 978,172.10 = 402,945.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,836.02/978,172.10 = 402,945.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,836.02x = 978,172.10 × 402,945.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,836.02x = 394,150,358,935.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,150,358,935.62/708,836.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,052.95

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