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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,272.63, 991,212.66 and 395,981.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,272.63, 991,212.66 and 395,981.73 is: 546,452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,272.63 : 991,212.66 = 395,981.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,272.63/991,212.66 = 395,981.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,272.63x = 991,212.66 × 395,981.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,272.63x = 392,502,103,904.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,502,103,904.70/718,272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,452.82

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