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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,848.70, 978,235.56 and 402,937.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,848.70, 978,235.56 and 402,937.92 is: 556,068.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,848.70 : 978,235.56 = 402,937.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,848.70/978,235.56 = 402,937.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,848.70x = 978,235.56 × 402,937.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,848.70x = 394,168,201,816.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,168,201,816.44/708,848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,068.17

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