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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,175.89, 989,705.07 and 390,492.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,175.89, 989,705.07 and 390,492.77 is: 538,881.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,175.89 : 989,705.07 = 390,492.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,175.89/989,705.07 = 390,492.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,175.89x = 989,705.07 × 390,492.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,175.89x = 386,472,669,318.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,472,669,318.82/717,175.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,881.29

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