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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,930.43, 978,319.51 and 403,006.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,930.43, 978,319.51 and 403,006.82 is: 556,146.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,930.43 : 978,319.51 = 403,006.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,930.43/978,319.51 = 403,006.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,930.43x = 978,319.51 × 403,006.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,930.43x = 394,269,434,669.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,269,434,669.06/708,930.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,146.86

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