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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,180.26, 989,708.80 and 399,228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,180.26, 989,708.80 and 399,228.26 is: 550,935.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,180.26 : 989,708.80 = 399,228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,180.26/989,708.80 = 399,228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,180.26x = 989,708.80 × 399,228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,180.26x = 395,119,722,130.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,119,722,130.69/717,180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,935.02

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