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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,068.42, 989,516.86 and 394,715.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,068.42, 989,516.86 and 394,715.56 is: 544,686.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,068.42 : 989,516.86 = 394,715.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,068.42/989,516.86 = 394,715.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,068.42x = 989,516.86 × 394,715.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,068.42x = 390,577,701,524.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,577,701,524.34/717,068.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,686.80

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