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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,111.88, 990,982.54 and 395,851.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,111.88, 990,982.54 and 395,851.96 is: 546,269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,111.88 : 990,982.54 = 395,851.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,111.88/990,982.54 = 395,851.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,111.88x = 990,982.54 × 395,851.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,111.88x = 392,282,380,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,282,380,784.78/718,111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,269.17

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