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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,073, 989,523.14 and 394,720.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,073, 989,523.14 and 394,720.14 is: 544,693.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,073 : 989,523.14 = 394,720.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,073/989,523.14 = 394,720.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,073x = 989,523.14 × 394,720.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,073x = 390,584,712,354.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,584,712,354.04/717,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,693.10

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