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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,955.74, 978,686.55 and 437,072.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,955.74, 978,686.55 and 437,072.22 is: 603,361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,955.74 : 978,686.55 = 437,072.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,955.74/978,686.55 = 437,072.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,955.74x = 978,686.55 × 437,072.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,955.74x = 427,756,703,092.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,756,703,092.64/708,955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,361.65

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