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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,405.41, 991,444.41 and 396,115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,405.41, 991,444.41 and 396,115.05 is: 546,663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,405.41 : 991,444.41 = 396,115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,405.41/991,444.41 = 396,115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,405.41x = 991,444.41 × 396,115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,405.41x = 392,726,052,039.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,726,052,039.37/718,405.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,663.55

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