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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,123.82, 991,017.63 and 395,845.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,123.82, 991,017.63 and 395,845.53 is: 546,270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,123.82 : 991,017.63 = 395,845.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,123.82/991,017.63 = 395,845.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,123.82x = 991,017.63 × 395,845.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,123.82x = 392,289,898,986.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,289,898,986.69/718,123.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,270.56

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