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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,173.27, 991,034.60 and 395,866.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,173.27, 991,034.60 and 395,866.71 is: 546,271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,173.27 : 991,034.60 = 395,866.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,173.27/991,034.60 = 395,866.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,173.27x = 991,034.60 × 395,866.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,173.27x = 392,317,604,618.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,317,604,618.83/718,173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,271.52

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