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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,947.24, 978,674.82 and 437,063.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,947.24, 978,674.82 and 437,063.72 is: 603,349.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,947.24 : 978,674.82 = 437,063.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,947.24/978,674.82 = 437,063.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,947.24x = 978,674.82 × 437,063.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,947.24x = 427,743,257,499.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,743,257,499.53/708,947.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,349.92

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