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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,957.37, 990,787.94 and 395,679.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,957.37, 990,787.94 and 395,679.07 is: 546,040.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,957.37 : 990,787.94 = 395,679.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,957.37/990,787.94 = 395,679.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,957.37x = 990,787.94 × 395,679.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,957.37x = 392,034,050,666.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,034,050,666.42/717,957.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,040.85

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