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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,917.63, 990,732.83 and 395,639.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,917.63, 990,732.83 and 395,639.28 is: 545,985.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,917.63 : 990,732.83 = 395,639.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,917.63/990,732.83 = 395,639.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,917.63x = 990,732.83 × 395,639.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,917.63x = 391,972,821,555.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,972,821,555.37/717,917.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,985.79

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