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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,438.96, 991,424.55 and 396,148.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,438.96, 991,424.55 and 396,148.99 is: 546,673.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,438.96 : 991,424.55 = 396,148.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,438.96/991,424.55 = 396,148.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,438.96x = 991,424.55 × 396,148.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,438.96x = 392,751,834,143.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,751,834,143.71/718,438.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,673.91

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