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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,799.78, 979,486.90 and 403,869.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,799.78, 979,486.90 and 403,869.98 is: 557,319.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,799.78 : 979,486.90 = 403,869.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,799.78/979,486.90 = 403,869.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,799.78x = 979,486.90 × 403,869.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,799.78x = 395,585,356,152.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,585,356,152.30/709,799.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,319.64

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