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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,104.84, 990,991.26 and 395,827.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,104.84, 990,991.26 and 395,827.28 is: 546,245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,104.84 : 990,991.26 = 395,827.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,104.84/990,991.26 = 395,827.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,104.84x = 990,991.26 × 395,827.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,104.84x = 392,261,374,949.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,261,374,949.57/718,104.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,245.27

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