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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,909.84, 978,292.08 and 386,614.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,909.84, 978,292.08 and 386,614.08 is: 533,525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,909.84 : 978,292.08 = 386,614.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,909.84/978,292.08 = 386,614.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,909.84x = 978,292.08 × 386,614.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,909.84x = 378,221,492,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,221,492,480.49/708,909.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,525.52

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