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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,359.73, 978,937.99 and 403,480.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,359.73, 978,937.99 and 403,480.10 is: 556,814.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,359.73 : 978,937.99 = 403,480.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,359.73/978,937.99 = 403,480.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,359.73x = 978,937.99 × 403,480.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,359.73x = 394,981,999,537.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,981,999,537.64/709,359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,814.81

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