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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,431.63, 990,125.51 and 535,828.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,431.63, 990,125.51 and 535,828.23 is: 739,495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,431.63 : 990,125.51 = 535,828.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,431.63/990,125.51 = 535,828.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,431.63x = 990,125.51 × 535,828.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,431.63x = 530,537,196,822.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,537,196,822.01/717,431.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,495.13

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