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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,451.85, 991,457.51 and 396,175.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,451.85, 991,457.51 and 396,175.53 is: 546,718.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,451.85 : 991,457.51 = 396,175.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,451.85/991,457.51 = 396,175.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,451.85x = 991,457.51 × 396,175.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,451.85x = 392,791,202,515.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,791,202,515.85/718,451.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,718.90

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