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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,456.32, 990,469.68 and 555,948.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,456.32, 990,469.68 and 555,948.80 is: 767,503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,456.32 : 990,469.68 = 555,948.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,456.32/990,469.68 = 555,948.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,456.32x = 990,469.68 × 555,948.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,456.32x = 550,650,430,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,650,430,032.38/717,456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,503.77

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