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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,897.69, 990,705.47 and 395,619.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,897.69, 990,705.47 and 395,619.35 is: 545,958.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,897.69 : 990,705.47 = 395,619.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,897.69/990,705.47 = 395,619.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,897.69x = 990,705.47 × 395,619.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,897.69x = 391,942,247,151.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,942,247,151.22/717,897.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,958.36

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