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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,265.27, 991,212.86 and 395,986.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,265.27, 991,212.86 and 395,986.93 is: 546,465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,265.27 : 991,212.86 = 395,986.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,265.27/991,212.86 = 395,986.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,265.27x = 991,212.86 × 395,986.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,265.27x = 392,507,330,471.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,507,330,471.92/718,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,465.70

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