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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,958.46, 990,782.69 and 395,668.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,958.46, 990,782.69 and 395,668.55 is: 546,022.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,958.46 : 990,782.69 = 395,668.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,958.46/990,782.69 = 395,668.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,958.46x = 990,782.69 × 395,668.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,958.46x = 392,021,550,816.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,021,550,816.01/717,958.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,022.61

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