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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,143.09, 991,037.22 and 395,858.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,143.09, 991,037.22 and 395,858.57 is: 546,284.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,143.09 : 991,037.22 = 395,858.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,143.09/991,037.22 = 395,858.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,143.09x = 991,037.22 × 395,858.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,143.09x = 392,310,577,715.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,310,577,715.62/718,143.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,284.69

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