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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,946.56, 978,430.38 and 403,069.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,946.56, 978,430.38 and 403,069.08 is: 556,283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,946.56 : 978,430.38 = 403,069.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,946.56/978,430.38 = 403,069.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,946.56x = 978,430.38 × 403,069.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,946.56x = 394,375,033,110.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,375,033,110.65/708,946.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,283.16

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