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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,376.54, 978,961.34 and 403,497.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,376.54, 978,961.34 and 403,497.05 is: 556,838.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,376.54 : 978,961.34 = 403,497.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,376.54/978,961.34 = 403,497.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,376.54x = 978,961.34 × 403,497.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,376.54x = 395,008,008,867.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,008,008,867.98/709,376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,838.28

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