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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,991.78, 992,205.87 and 396,721.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,991.78, 992,205.87 and 396,721.94 is: 547,474.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,991.78 : 992,205.87 = 396,721.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,991.78/992,205.87 = 396,721.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,991.78x = 992,205.87 × 396,721.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,991.78x = 393,629,837,625.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,629,837,625.79/718,991.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,474.74

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