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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,464.95, 991,460.42 and 396,174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,464.95, 991,460.42 and 396,174.96 is: 546,709.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,464.95 : 991,460.42 = 396,174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,464.95/991,460.42 = 396,174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,464.95x = 991,460.42 × 396,174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,464.95x = 392,791,790,254.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,791,790,254.21/718,464.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,709.75

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