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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,941.49, 992,017.32 and 428,547.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,941.49, 992,017.32 and 428,547.85 is: 591,323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,941.49 : 992,017.32 = 428,547.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,941.49/992,017.32 = 428,547.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,941.49x = 992,017.32 × 428,547.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,941.49x = 425,126,882,545.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,126,882,545.94/718,941.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,323.34

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