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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,812.93, 990,625.96 and 395,522.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,812.93, 990,625.96 and 395,522.94 is: 545,845.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,812.93 : 990,625.96 = 395,522.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,812.93/990,625.96 = 395,522.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,812.93x = 990,625.96 × 395,522.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,812.93x = 391,815,292,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,815,292,139.52/717,812.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,845.97

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