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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,437.96, 991,423.17 and 396,147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,437.96, 991,423.17 and 396,147.99 is: 546,672.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,437.96 : 991,423.17 = 396,147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,437.96/991,423.17 = 396,147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,437.96x = 991,423.17 × 396,147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,437.96x = 392,750,296,034.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,750,296,034.93/718,437.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,672.53

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