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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,465.70, 991,461.44 and 396,175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,465.70, 991,461.44 and 396,175.70 is: 546,710.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,465.70 : 991,461.44 = 396,175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,465.70/991,461.44 = 396,175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,465.70x = 991,461.44 × 396,175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,465.70x = 392,792,933,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,792,933,484.10/718,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,710.76

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