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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,158.75, 978,505.23 and 422,705.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,158.75, 978,505.23 and 422,705.49 is: 583,253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,158.75 : 978,505.23 = 422,705.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,158.75/978,505.23 = 422,705.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,158.75x = 978,505.23 × 422,705.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,158.75x = 413,619,525,708.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,619,525,708.66/709,158.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,253.79

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