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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,990.46, 992,566.38 and 447,145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,990.46, 992,566.38 and 447,145.94 is: 617,285.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,990.46 : 992,566.38 = 447,145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,990.46/992,566.38 = 447,145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,990.46x = 992,566.38 × 447,145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,990.46x = 443,822,026,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,822,026,997.50/718,990.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,285.00

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