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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,709.44, 990,364.80 and 442,023.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,709.44, 990,364.80 and 442,023.36 is: 609,946.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,709.44 : 990,364.80 = 442,023.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,709.44/990,364.80 = 442,023.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,709.44x = 990,364.80 × 442,023.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,709.44x = 437,764,376,521.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,764,376,521.73/717,709.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,946.52

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