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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,304.82, 991,305.33 and 396,014.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,304.82, 991,305.33 and 396,014.43 is: 546,524.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,304.82 : 991,305.33 = 396,014.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,304.82/991,305.33 = 396,014.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,304.82x = 991,305.33 × 396,014.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,304.82x = 392,571,215,215.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,571,215,215.91/718,304.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,524.55

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