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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,993.85, 991,000.35 and 446,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,993.85, 991,000.35 and 446,266.96 is: 615,953.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,993.85 : 991,000.35 = 446,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,993.85/991,000.35 = 446,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,993.85x = 991,000.35 × 446,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,993.85x = 442,250,713,553.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,250,713,553.44/717,993.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,953.34

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