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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,929.93, 978,318.82 and 403,006.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,929.93, 978,318.82 and 403,006.33 is: 556,146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,929.93 : 978,318.82 = 403,006.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,929.93/978,318.82 = 403,006.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,929.93x = 978,318.82 × 403,006.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,929.93x = 394,268,673,764.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,268,673,764.82/708,929.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,146.18

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