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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,229.26, 991,159.38 and 395,932.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,229.26, 991,159.38 and 395,932.29 is: 546,388.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,229.26 : 991,159.38 = 395,932.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,229.26/991,159.38 = 395,932.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,229.26x = 991,159.38 × 395,932.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,229.26x = 392,431,998,122.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,431,998,122.58/718,229.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,388.21

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