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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,128.28, 989,622.84 and 394,843.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,128.28, 989,622.84 and 394,843.68 is: 544,876.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,128.28 : 989,622.84 = 394,843.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,128.28/989,622.84 = 394,843.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,128.28x = 989,622.84 × 394,843.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,128.28x = 390,746,323,957.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,746,323,957.65/717,128.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,876.47

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