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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,199.97, 991,105.23 and 395,903.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,199.97, 991,105.23 and 395,903.13 is: 546,340.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,199.97 : 991,105.23 = 395,903.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,199.97/991,105.23 = 395,903.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,199.97x = 991,105.23 × 395,903.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,199.97x = 392,381,662,716.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,381,662,716.37/718,199.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,340.41

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