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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,723.64, 991,821.26 and 396,426.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,723.64, 991,821.26 and 396,426.82 is: 547,059.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,723.64 : 991,821.26 = 396,426.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,723.64/991,821.26 = 396,426.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,723.64x = 991,821.26 × 396,426.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,723.64x = 393,184,548,110.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,184,548,110.19/718,723.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,059.43

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