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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,843.13, 978,167.94 and 402,879.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,843.13, 978,167.94 and 402,879.13 is: 555,952.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,843.13 : 978,167.94 = 402,879.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,843.13/978,167.94 = 402,879.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,843.13x = 978,167.94 × 402,879.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,843.13x = 394,083,448,661.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,083,448,661.09/708,843.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,952.98

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