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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,295.26, 991,262.46 and 396,018.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,295.26, 991,262.46 and 396,018.94 is: 546,514.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,295.26 : 991,262.46 = 396,018.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,295.26/991,262.46 = 396,018.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,295.26x = 991,262.46 × 396,018.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,295.26x = 392,558,708,670.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,558,708,670.99/718,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,514.41

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