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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,903.79, 978,248.20 and 402,937.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,903.79, 978,248.20 and 402,937.63 is: 556,031.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,903.79 : 978,248.20 = 402,937.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,903.79/978,248.20 = 402,937.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,903.79x = 978,248.20 × 402,937.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,903.79x = 394,173,011,259.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,173,011,259.77/708,903.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,031.74

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