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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,443.99, 991,431.45 and 396,153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,443.99, 991,431.45 and 396,153.99 is: 546,680.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,443.99 : 991,431.45 = 396,153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,443.99/991,431.45 = 396,153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,443.99x = 991,431.45 × 396,153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,443.99x = 392,759,524,728.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,759,524,728.99/718,443.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,680.79

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