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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,258.08, 991,202.58 and 395,979.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,258.08, 991,202.58 and 395,979.54 is: 546,455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,258.08 : 991,202.58 = 395,979.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,258.08/991,202.58 = 395,979.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,258.08x = 991,202.58 × 395,979.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,258.08x = 392,495,941,675.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,495,941,675.21/718,258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,455.31

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