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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,928.43, 978,316.75 and 403,004.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,928.43, 978,316.75 and 403,004.82 is: 556,144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,928.43 : 978,316.75 = 403,004.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,928.43/978,316.75 = 403,004.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,928.43x = 978,316.75 × 403,004.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,928.43x = 394,266,369,909.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,266,369,909.18/708,928.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,144.11

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