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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,782.98, 991,843.87 and 396,493.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,782.98, 991,843.87 and 396,493.05 is: 547,118.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,782.98 : 991,843.87 = 396,493.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,782.98/991,843.87 = 396,493.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,782.98x = 991,843.87 × 396,493.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,782.98x = 393,259,201,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,259,201,140.10/718,782.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,118.13

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