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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,223.99, 991,152.09 and 395,927.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,223.99, 991,152.09 and 395,927.01 is: 546,380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,223.99 : 991,152.09 = 395,927.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,223.99/991,152.09 = 395,927.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,223.99x = 991,152.09 × 395,927.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,223.99x = 392,423,883,448.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,423,883,448.95/718,223.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,380.92

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