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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,942.24, 978,667.92 and 437,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,942.24, 978,667.92 and 437,058.72 is: 603,343.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,942.24 : 978,667.92 = 437,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,942.24/978,667.92 = 437,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,942.24x = 978,667.92 × 437,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,942.24x = 427,735,348,420.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,735,348,420.26/708,942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,343.01

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