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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,138.93, 991,031.48 and 395,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,138.93, 991,031.48 and 395,854.40 is: 546,278.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,138.93 : 991,031.48 = 395,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,138.93/991,031.48 = 395,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,138.93x = 991,031.48 × 395,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,138.93x = 392,304,173,881.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,304,173,881.23/718,138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,278.94

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