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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,700.37, 991,802.47 and 396,409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,700.37, 991,802.47 and 396,409.70 is: 547,043.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,700.37 : 991,802.47 = 396,409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,700.37/991,802.47 = 396,409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,700.37x = 991,802.47 × 396,409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,700.37x = 393,160,112,650.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,160,112,650.90/718,700.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,043.15

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