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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,873.95, 992,045.99 and 396,584.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,873.95, 992,045.99 and 396,584.06 is: 547,285.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,873.95 : 992,045.99 = 396,584.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,873.95/992,045.99 = 396,584.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,873.95x = 992,045.99 × 396,584.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,873.95x = 393,429,626,420.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,429,626,420.92/718,873.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,285.97

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