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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,911.26, 978,258.54 and 402,945.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,911.26, 978,258.54 and 402,945.10 is: 556,042.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,911.26 : 978,258.54 = 402,945.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,911.26/978,258.54 = 402,945.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,911.26x = 978,258.54 × 402,945.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,911.26x = 394,184,485,226.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,184,485,226.15/708,911.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,042.07

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