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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,453.84, 990,131.21 and 395,163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,453.84, 990,131.21 and 395,163.79 is: 545,350.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,453.84 : 990,131.21 = 395,163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,453.84/990,131.21 = 395,163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,453.84x = 990,131.21 × 395,163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,453.84x = 391,264,001,540.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,264,001,540.89/717,453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,350.77

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