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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,273.63, 991,214.04 and 395,982.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,273.63, 991,214.04 and 395,982.73 is: 546,454.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,273.63 : 991,214.04 = 395,982.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,273.63/991,214.04 = 395,982.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,273.63x = 991,214.04 × 395,982.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,273.63x = 392,503,641,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,503,641,573.53/718,273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,454.20

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