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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,950.66, 990,792.66 and 395,681.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,950.66, 990,792.66 and 395,681.51 is: 546,051.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,950.66 : 990,792.66 = 395,681.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,950.66/990,792.66 = 395,681.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,950.66x = 990,792.66 × 395,681.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,950.66x = 392,038,330,851.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,038,330,851.75/717,950.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,051.92

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