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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,005.81, 990,830.94 and 391,329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,005.81, 990,830.94 and 391,329.14 is: 540,024.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,005.81 : 990,830.94 = 391,329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,005.81/990,830.94 = 391,329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,005.81x = 990,830.94 × 391,329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,005.81x = 387,741,014,681.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,741,014,681.44/718,005.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,024.90

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