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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,709.96, 991,824.42 and 396,428.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,709.96, 991,824.42 and 396,428.76 is: 547,074.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,709.96 : 991,824.42 = 396,428.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,709.96/991,824.42 = 396,428.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,709.96x = 991,824.42 × 396,428.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,709.96x = 393,187,724,958.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,187,724,958.32/718,709.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,074.27

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