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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,363.48, 989,949.56 and 395,103.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,363.48, 989,949.56 and 395,103.57 is: 545,236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,363.48 : 989,949.56 = 395,103.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,363.48/989,949.56 = 395,103.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,363.48x = 989,949.56 × 395,103.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,363.48x = 391,132,599,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,132,599,588.10/717,363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,236.28

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