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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,297.98, 991,206.38 and 396,008.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,297.98, 991,206.38 and 396,008.09 is: 546,466.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,297.98 : 991,206.38 = 396,008.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,297.98/991,206.38 = 396,008.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,297.98x = 991,206.38 × 396,008.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,297.98x = 392,525,738,403.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,525,738,403.54/718,297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,466.44

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