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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,957.54, 990,787.95 and 395,679.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,957.54, 990,787.95 and 395,679.33 is: 546,041.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,957.54 : 990,787.95 = 395,679.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,957.54/990,787.95 = 395,679.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,957.54x = 990,787.95 × 395,679.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,957.54x = 392,034,312,228.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,034,312,228.07/717,957.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,041.08

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