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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,122.31, 991,015.56 and 395,844.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,122.31, 991,015.56 and 395,844.03 is: 546,268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,122.31 : 991,015.56 = 395,844.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,122.31/991,015.56 = 395,844.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,122.31x = 991,015.56 × 395,844.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,122.31x = 392,287,593,063.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,287,593,063.11/718,122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,268.50

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