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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,901.67, 990,710.85 and 395,623.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,901.67, 990,710.85 and 395,623.32 is: 545,963.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,901.67 : 990,710.85 = 395,623.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,901.67/990,710.85 = 395,623.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,901.67x = 990,710.85 × 395,623.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,901.67x = 391,948,315,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,948,315,637.02/717,901.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,963.79

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