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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,481.88, 991,482.30 and 396,205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,481.88, 991,482.30 and 396,205.56 is: 546,751.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,481.88 : 991,482.30 = 396,205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,481.88/991,482.30 = 396,205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,481.88x = 991,482.30 × 396,205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,481.88x = 392,830,799,901.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,830,799,901.59/718,481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,751.16

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