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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,295.24, 991,217.52 and 391,601.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,295.24, 991,217.52 and 391,601.16 is: 540,393.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,295.24 : 991,217.52 = 391,601.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,295.24/991,217.52 = 391,601.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,295.24x = 991,217.52 × 391,601.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,295.24x = 388,161,930,644.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,161,930,644.32/718,295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,393.29

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