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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,455.32, 990,468.30 and 555,947.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,455.32, 990,468.30 and 555,947.80 is: 767,502.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,455.32 : 990,468.30 = 555,947.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,455.32/990,468.30 = 555,947.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,455.32x = 990,468.30 × 555,947.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,455.32x = 550,648,672,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,648,672,354.74/717,455.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,502.39

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