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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,347.36, 978,618.15 and 436,942.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,347.36, 978,618.15 and 436,942.85 is: 602,807.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,347.36 : 978,618.15 = 436,942.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,347.36/978,618.15 = 436,942.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,347.36x = 978,618.15 × 436,942.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,347.36x = 427,600,198,629.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,600,198,629.64/709,347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,807.91

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