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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,402.36, 1,078,023.66 and 398,823.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,402.36, 1,078,023.66 and 398,823.34 is: 598,468.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,402.36 : 1,078,023.66 = 398,823.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,402.36/1,078,023.66 = 398,823.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,402.36x = 1,078,023.66 × 398,823.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,402.36x = 429,940,996,680.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,940,996,680.22/718,402.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,468.24

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