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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,901.17, 990,710.15 and 395,622.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,901.17, 990,710.15 and 395,622.82 is: 545,963.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,901.17 : 990,710.15 = 395,622.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,901.17/990,710.15 = 395,622.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,901.17x = 990,710.15 × 395,622.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,901.17x = 391,947,543,345.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,947,543,345.62/717,901.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,963.09

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