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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,387.84, 990,039.96 and 395,097.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,387.84, 990,039.96 and 395,097.84 is: 545,259.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,387.84 : 990,039.96 = 395,097.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,387.84/990,039.96 = 395,097.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,387.84x = 990,039.96 × 395,097.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,387.84x = 391,162,649,709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,162,649,709.69/717,387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,259.66

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