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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,161.93, 991,063.22 and 395,877.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,161.93, 991,063.22 and 395,877.44 is: 546,310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,161.93 : 991,063.22 = 395,877.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,161.93/991,063.22 = 395,877.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,161.93x = 991,063.22 × 395,877.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,161.93x = 392,339,570,910.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,339,570,910.03/718,161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,310.73

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