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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,999.21, 990,798.49 and 395,708.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,999.21, 990,798.49 and 395,708.29 is: 546,055.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,999.21 : 990,798.49 = 395,708.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,999.21/990,798.49 = 395,708.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,999.21x = 990,798.49 × 395,708.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,999.21x = 392,067,172,247.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,067,172,247.76/717,999.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,055.16

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