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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,464.71, 990,171.28 and 535,861.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,464.71, 990,171.28 and 535,861.49 is: 739,541.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,464.71 : 990,171.28 = 535,861.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,464.71/990,171.28 = 535,861.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,464.71x = 990,171.28 × 535,861.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,464.71x = 530,594,657,456.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,594,657,456.01/717,464.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,541.12

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