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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,541.48, 991,573.44 and 396,281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,541.48, 991,573.44 and 396,281.36 is: 546,860.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,541.48 : 991,573.44 = 396,281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,541.48/991,573.44 = 396,281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,541.48x = 991,573.44 × 396,281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,541.48x = 392,942,071,343.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,942,071,343.08/718,541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,860.66

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