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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,952.57, 978,179.52 and 418,570.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,952.57, 978,179.52 and 418,570.91 is: 577,524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,952.57 : 978,179.52 = 418,570.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,952.57/978,179.52 = 418,570.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,952.57x = 978,179.52 × 418,570.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,952.57x = 409,437,492,176.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,437,492,176.68/708,952.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,524.52

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