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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,171.04, 978,656 and 407,364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,171.04, 978,656 and 407,364.96 is: 562,163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,171.04 : 978,656 = 407,364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,171.04/978,656 = 407,364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,171.04x = 978,656 × 407,364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,171.04x = 398,670,162,293.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,670,162,293.76/709,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,163.62

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