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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,445.56, 990,119.80 and 395,155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,445.56, 990,119.80 and 395,155.54 is: 545,339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,445.56 : 990,119.80 = 395,155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,445.56/990,119.80 = 395,155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,445.56x = 990,119.80 × 395,155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,445.56x = 391,251,323,245.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,251,323,245.80/717,445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,339.39

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