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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,262.56, 991,209.98 and 395,984.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,262.56, 991,209.98 and 395,984.20 is: 546,462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,262.56 : 991,209.98 = 395,984.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,262.56/991,209.98 = 395,984.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,262.56x = 991,209.98 × 395,984.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,262.56x = 392,503,490,962.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,503,490,962.32/718,262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,462.41

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