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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,635.32, 990,349.40 and 395,343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,635.32, 990,349.40 and 395,343.20 is: 545,580.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,635.32 : 990,349.40 = 395,343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,635.32/990,349.40 = 395,343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,635.32x = 990,349.40 × 395,343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,635.32x = 391,527,900,914.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,527,900,914.08/717,635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,580.59

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