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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,812.67, 990,625.73 and 395,522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,812.67, 990,625.73 and 395,522.72 is: 545,845.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,812.67 : 990,625.73 = 395,522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,812.67/990,625.73 = 395,522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,812.67x = 990,625.73 × 395,522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,812.67x = 391,814,976,300.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,814,976,300.84/717,812.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,845.72

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