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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,901.92, 978,342.89 and 403,074.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,901.92, 978,342.89 and 403,074.27 is: 556,275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,901.92 : 978,342.89 = 403,074.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,901.92/978,342.89 = 403,074.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,901.92x = 978,342.89 × 403,074.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,901.92x = 394,344,844,181.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,344,844,181.07/708,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,275.60

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