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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,954.16, 990,797.50 and 395,685

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,954.16, 990,797.50 and 395,685 is: 546,056.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,954.16 : 990,797.50 = 395,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,954.16/990,797.50 = 395,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,954.16x = 990,797.50 × 395,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,954.16x = 392,043,708,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,043,708,787.50/717,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,056.74

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