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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,902.13, 990,711.44 and 395,623.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,902.13, 990,711.44 and 395,623.78 is: 545,964.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,902.13 : 990,711.44 = 395,623.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,902.13/990,711.44 = 395,623.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,902.13x = 990,711.44 × 395,623.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,902.13x = 391,949,004,782.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,949,004,782.04/717,902.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,964.40

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