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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,616.76, 991,318.38 and 679,825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,616.76, 991,318.38 and 679,825.40 is: 939,113.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,616.76 : 991,318.38 = 679,825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,616.76/991,318.38 = 679,825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,616.76x = 991,318.38 × 679,825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,616.76x = 673,923,414,210.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,923,414,210.85/717,616.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939,113.26

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