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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,710.96, 991,825.80 and 396,429.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,710.96, 991,825.80 and 396,429.76 is: 547,075.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,710.96 : 991,825.80 = 396,429.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,710.96/991,825.80 = 396,429.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,710.96x = 991,825.80 × 396,429.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,710.96x = 393,189,263,855.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,189,263,855.81/718,710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,075.65

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