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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,943.24, 978,669.30 and 437,059.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,943.24, 978,669.30 and 437,059.72 is: 603,344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,943.24 : 978,669.30 = 437,059.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,943.24/978,669.30 = 437,059.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,943.24x = 978,669.30 × 437,059.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,943.24x = 427,736,930,230.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,736,930,230.60/708,943.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,344.40

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