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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,249.99, 991,159.47 and 391,556.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,249.99, 991,159.47 and 391,556.24 is: 540,333.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,249.99 : 991,159.47 = 391,556.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,249.99/991,159.47 = 391,556.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,249.99x = 991,159.47 × 391,556.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,249.99x = 388,094,675,313.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,094,675,313.59/718,249.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,333.70

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