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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,447.07, 990,121.87 and 395,157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,447.07, 990,121.87 and 395,157.04 is: 545,341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,447.07 : 990,121.87 = 395,157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,447.07/990,121.87 = 395,157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,447.07x = 990,121.87 × 395,157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,447.07x = 391,253,627,388.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,253,627,388.47/717,447.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,341.45

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