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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,198.52, 978,689.27 and 403,274.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,198.52, 978,689.27 and 403,274.90 is: 556,516.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,198.52 : 978,689.27 = 403,274.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,198.52/978,689.27 = 403,274.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,198.52x = 978,689.27 × 403,274.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,198.52x = 394,680,810,580.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,680,810,580.50/709,198.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,516.69

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