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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,048.23, 990,901.65 and 395,758.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,048.23, 990,901.65 and 395,758.54 is: 546,144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,048.23 : 990,901.65 = 395,758.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,048.23/990,901.65 = 395,758.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,048.23x = 990,901.65 × 395,758.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,048.23x = 392,157,790,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,157,790,287.59/718,048.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,144.08

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