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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,257.08, 991,201.20 and 395,978.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,257.08, 991,201.20 and 395,978.54 is: 546,453.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,257.08 : 991,201.20 = 395,978.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,257.08/991,201.20 = 395,978.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,257.08x = 991,201.20 × 395,978.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,257.08x = 392,494,404,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,494,404,022.25/718,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,453.93

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