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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,914.89, 978,263.62 and 402,948.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,914.89, 978,263.62 and 402,948.73 is: 556,047.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,914.89 : 978,263.62 = 402,948.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,914.89/978,263.62 = 402,948.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,914.89x = 978,263.62 × 402,948.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,914.89x = 394,190,083,284.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,190,083,284.20/708,914.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,047.12

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