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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,706.46, 991,819.59 and 396,425.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,706.46, 991,819.59 and 396,425.26 is: 547,069.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,706.46 : 991,819.59 = 396,425.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,706.46/991,819.59 = 396,425.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,706.46x = 991,819.59 × 396,425.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,706.46x = 393,182,338,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,182,338,838.84/718,706.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,069.44

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