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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,801.82, 990,610.72 and 395,511.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,801.82, 990,610.72 and 395,511.83 is: 545,830.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,801.82 : 990,610.72 = 395,511.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,801.82/990,610.72 = 395,511.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,801.82x = 990,610.72 × 395,511.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,801.82x = 391,798,256,457.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,798,256,457.78/717,801.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,830.68

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