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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,145.20, 989,652.24 and 394,848.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,145.20, 989,652.24 and 394,848.72 is: 544,886.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,145.20 : 989,652.24 = 394,848.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,145.20/989,652.24 = 394,848.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,145.20x = 989,652.24 × 394,848.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,145.20x = 390,762,920,209.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,762,920,209.13/717,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,886.75

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