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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,285.52, 991,203.68 and 391,591.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,285.52, 991,203.68 and 391,591.46 is: 540,379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,285.52 : 991,203.68 = 391,591.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,285.52/991,203.68 = 391,591.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,285.52x = 991,203.68 × 391,591.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,285.52x = 388,146,899,665.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,146,899,665.56/718,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,379.68

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