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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,891.24, 978,231.43 and 402,925.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,891.24, 978,231.43 and 402,925.16 is: 556,014.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,891.24 : 978,231.43 = 402,925.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,891.24/978,231.43 = 402,925.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,891.24x = 978,231.43 × 402,925.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,891.24x = 394,154,055,449.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,154,055,449.78/708,891.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,014.85

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