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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,393.56, 990,047.87 and 395,103.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,393.56, 990,047.87 and 395,103.57 is: 545,267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,393.56 : 990,047.87 = 395,103.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,393.56/990,047.87 = 395,103.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,393.56x = 990,047.87 × 395,103.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,393.56x = 391,171,445,932.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,171,445,932.38/717,393.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,267.58

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