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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,086.47, 990,947.39 and 395,826.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,086.47, 990,947.39 and 395,826.48 is: 546,233.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,086.47 : 990,947.39 = 395,826.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,086.47/990,947.39 = 395,826.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,086.47x = 990,947.39 × 395,826.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,086.47x = 392,243,215,269.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,243,215,269.76/718,086.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,233.96

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