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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,545.31, 990,219.87 and 395,263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,545.31, 990,219.87 and 395,263.50 is: 545,467.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,545.31 : 990,219.87 = 395,263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,545.31/990,219.87 = 395,263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,545.31x = 990,219.87 × 395,263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,545.31x = 391,397,771,585.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,397,771,585.75/717,545.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,467.67

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