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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,367.86, 991,355.41 and 391,678.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,367.86, 991,355.41 and 391,678.18 is: 540,520.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,367.86 : 991,355.41 = 391,678.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,367.86/991,355.41 = 391,678.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,367.86x = 991,355.41 × 391,678.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,367.86x = 388,292,284,106.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,292,284,106.35/718,367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,520.12

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