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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,992.26, 992,568.86 and 447,147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,992.26, 992,568.86 and 447,147.72 is: 617,287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,992.26 : 992,568.86 = 447,147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,992.26/992,568.86 = 447,147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,992.26x = 992,568.86 × 447,147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,992.26x = 443,824,900,456.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,824,900,456.26/718,992.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,287.46

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