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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,068.71, 989,517.25 and 394,715.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,068.71, 989,517.25 and 394,715.85 is: 544,687.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,068.71 : 989,517.25 = 394,715.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,068.71/989,517.25 = 394,715.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,068.71x = 989,517.25 × 394,715.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,068.71x = 390,578,142,423.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,578,142,423.41/717,068.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,687.19

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