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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,486.68, 990,176.58 and 395,196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,486.68, 990,176.58 and 395,196.68 is: 545,396.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,486.68 : 990,176.58 = 395,196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,486.68/990,176.58 = 395,196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,486.68x = 990,176.58 × 395,196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,486.68x = 391,314,497,029.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,314,497,029.75/717,486.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,396.18

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