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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,368.16, 989,993.43 and 395,102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,368.16, 989,993.43 and 395,102.79 is: 545,255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,368.16 : 989,993.43 = 395,102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,368.16/989,993.43 = 395,102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,368.16x = 989,993.43 × 395,102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,368.16x = 391,149,166,274.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,149,166,274.67/717,368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,255.82

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