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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,896.92, 978,335.94 and 403,069.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,896.92, 978,335.94 and 403,069.27 is: 556,268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,896.92 : 978,335.94 = 403,069.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,896.92/978,335.94 = 403,069.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,896.92x = 978,335.94 × 403,069.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,896.92x = 394,337,153,150.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,337,153,150.56/708,896.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,268.68

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