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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,145.09, 991,039.98 and 395,860.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,145.09, 991,039.98 and 395,860.57 is: 546,287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,145.09 : 991,039.98 = 395,860.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,145.09/991,039.98 = 395,860.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,145.09x = 991,039.98 × 395,860.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,145.09x = 392,313,651,375.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,313,651,375.59/718,145.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,287.45

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