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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,463.60, 991,486.68 and 396,185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,463.60, 991,486.68 and 396,185.12 is: 546,739.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,463.60 : 991,486.68 = 396,185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,463.60/991,486.68 = 396,185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,463.60x = 991,486.68 × 396,185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,463.60x = 392,812,269,294.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,812,269,294.20/718,463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,739.28

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