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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,847.13, 978,173.46 and 402,883.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,847.13, 978,173.46 and 402,883.13 is: 555,958.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,847.13 : 978,173.46 = 402,883.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,847.13/978,173.46 = 402,883.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,847.13x = 978,173.46 × 402,883.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,847.13x = 394,089,585,247.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,089,585,247.73/708,847.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,958.50

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