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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,648, 990,399.72 and 395,358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,648, 990,399.72 and 395,358.72 is: 545,620.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,648 : 990,399.72 = 395,358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,648/990,399.72 = 395,358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,648x = 990,399.72 × 395,358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,648x = 391,563,165,587.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,563,165,587.56/717,648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,620.09

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