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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,176.14, 989,705.42 and 390,493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,176.14, 989,705.42 and 390,493.02 is: 538,881.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,176.14 : 989,705.42 = 390,493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,176.14/989,705.42 = 390,493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,176.14x = 989,705.42 × 390,493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,176.14x = 386,473,051,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,473,051,465.18/717,176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,881.64

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