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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,950.24, 978,678.96 and 437,066.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,950.24, 978,678.96 and 437,066.72 is: 603,354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,950.24 : 978,678.96 = 437,066.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,950.24/978,678.96 = 437,066.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,950.24x = 978,678.96 × 437,066.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,950.24x = 427,748,002,980.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,748,002,980.21/708,950.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,354.06

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