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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,660.09, 990,368.61 and 395,367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,660.09, 990,368.61 and 395,367.36 is: 545,605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,660.09 : 990,368.61 = 395,367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,660.09/990,368.61 = 395,367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,660.09x = 990,368.61 × 395,367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,660.09x = 391,559,422,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,559,422,762.57/717,660.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,605.68

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