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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,163.97, 991,021.28 and 395,876.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,163.97, 991,021.28 and 395,876.85 is: 546,285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,163.97 : 991,021.28 = 395,876.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,163.97/991,021.28 = 395,876.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,163.97x = 991,021.28 × 395,876.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,163.97x = 392,322,380,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,322,380,629.98/718,163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,285.25

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