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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,291.26, 991,256.94 and 396,014.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,291.26, 991,256.94 and 396,014.94 is: 546,508.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,291.26 : 991,256.94 = 396,014.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,291.26/991,256.94 = 396,014.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,291.26x = 991,256.94 × 396,014.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,291.26x = 392,552,557,618.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,552,557,618.68/718,291.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,508.89

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