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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,637.76, 979,153.92 and 407,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,637.76, 979,153.92 and 407,773.44 is: 562,643.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,637.76 : 979,153.92 = 407,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,637.76/979,153.92 = 407,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,637.76x = 979,153.92 × 407,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,637.76x = 399,272,962,247.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,272,962,247.89/709,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,643.34

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