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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,452, 991,505.52 and 396,230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,452, 991,505.52 and 396,230.64 is: 546,821.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,452 : 991,505.52 = 396,230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,452/991,505.52 = 396,230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,452x = 991,505.52 × 396,230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,452x = 392,864,866,753.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,864,866,753.13/718,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,821.31

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