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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,987.71, 992,562.59 and 447,143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,987.71, 992,562.59 and 447,143.18 is: 617,281.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,987.71 : 992,562.59 = 447,143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,987.71/992,562.59 = 447,143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,987.71x = 992,562.59 × 447,143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,987.71x = 443,817,593,087.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,817,593,087.33/718,987.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,281.20

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