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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,403.67, 991,395.29 and 396,118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,403.67, 991,395.29 and 396,118.85 is: 546,643.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,403.67 : 991,395.29 = 396,118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,403.67/991,395.29 = 396,118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,403.67x = 991,395.29 × 396,118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,403.67x = 392,710,355,232.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,710,355,232.65/718,403.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,643.02

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