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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,827.78, 991,979.55 and 396,557.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,827.78, 991,979.55 and 396,557.94 is: 547,248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,827.78 : 991,979.55 = 396,557.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,827.78/991,979.55 = 396,557.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,827.78x = 991,979.55 × 396,557.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,827.78x = 393,377,366,870.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,377,366,870.13/718,827.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,248.42

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