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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,426.56, 990,055.23 and 395,137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,426.56, 990,055.23 and 395,137.82 is: 545,293.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,426.56 : 990,055.23 = 395,137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,426.56/990,055.23 = 395,137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,426.56x = 990,055.23 × 395,137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,426.56x = 391,208,265,261.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,208,265,261.80/717,426.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,293.81

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