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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,990.35, 990,995.52 and 446,263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,990.35, 990,995.52 and 446,263.46 is: 615,948.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,990.35 : 990,995.52 = 446,263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,990.35/990,995.52 = 446,263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,990.35x = 990,995.52 × 446,263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,990.35x = 442,245,090,034.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,245,090,034.44/717,990.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,948.52

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