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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,901.55, 990,702.07 and 395,611.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,901.55, 990,702.07 and 395,611.55 is: 545,942.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,901.55 : 990,702.07 = 395,611.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,901.55/990,702.07 = 395,611.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,901.55x = 990,702.07 × 395,611.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,901.55x = 391,933,181,500.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,933,181,500.91/717,901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,942.80

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