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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,316.46, 978,851.70 and 403,392.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,316.46, 978,851.70 and 403,392.96 is: 556,679.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,316.46 : 978,851.70 = 403,392.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,316.46/978,851.70 = 403,392.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,316.46x = 978,851.70 × 403,392.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,316.46x = 394,861,884,664.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,861,884,664.03/709,316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,679.43

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