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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,227.99, 991,148.12 and 395,938.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,227.99, 991,148.12 and 395,938.09 is: 546,390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,227.99 : 991,148.12 = 395,938.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,227.99/991,148.12 = 395,938.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,227.99x = 991,148.12 × 395,938.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,227.99x = 392,433,293,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,433,293,539.89/718,227.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,390.98

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