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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,901.13, 990,710.06 and 395,622.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,901.13, 990,710.06 and 395,622.78 is: 545,963.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,901.13 : 990,710.06 = 395,622.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,901.13/990,710.06 = 395,622.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,901.13x = 990,710.06 × 395,622.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,901.13x = 391,947,466,133.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,947,466,133.05/717,901.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,963.02

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