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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,905.29, 978,250.27 and 402,939.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,905.29, 978,250.27 and 402,939.13 is: 556,033.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,905.29 : 978,250.27 = 402,939.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,905.29/978,250.27 = 402,939.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,905.29x = 978,250.27 × 402,939.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,905.29x = 394,175,312,716.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,175,312,716.07/708,905.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,033.81

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