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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,978.19, 990,809.91 and 395,688.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,978.19, 990,809.91 and 395,688.30 is: 546,049.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,978.19 : 990,809.91 = 395,688.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,978.19/990,809.91 = 395,688.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,978.19x = 990,809.91 × 395,688.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,978.19x = 392,051,888,911.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,051,888,911.05/717,978.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,049.86

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