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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,295.76, 991,263.15 and 396,019.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,295.76, 991,263.15 and 396,019.44 is: 546,515.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,295.76 : 991,263.15 = 396,019.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,295.76/991,263.15 = 396,019.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,295.76x = 991,263.15 × 396,019.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,295.76x = 392,559,477,555.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,559,477,555.64/718,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,515.10

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