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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,889.32, 978,228.29 and 402,923.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,889.32, 978,228.29 and 402,923.16 is: 556,011.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,889.32 : 978,228.29 = 402,923.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,889.32/978,228.29 = 402,923.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,889.32x = 978,228.29 × 402,923.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,889.32x = 394,150,833,808.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,150,833,808.20/708,889.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,011.81

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