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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,251.09, 991,192.91 and 395,972.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,251.09, 991,192.91 and 395,972.54 is: 546,445.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,251.09 : 991,192.91 = 395,972.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,251.09/991,192.91 = 395,972.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,251.09x = 991,192.91 × 395,972.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,251.09x = 392,485,174,202.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,485,174,202.69/718,251.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,445.64

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