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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,869.78, 992,037.48 and 396,599.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,869.78, 992,037.48 and 396,599.94 is: 547,306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,869.78 : 992,037.48 = 396,599.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,869.78/992,037.48 = 396,599.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,869.78x = 992,037.48 × 396,599.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,869.78x = 393,442,005,045.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,442,005,045.75/718,869.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,306.36

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