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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,187.59, 989,726.18 and 394,927.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,187.59, 989,726.18 and 394,927.61 is: 545,004.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,187.59 : 989,726.18 = 394,927.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,187.59/989,726.18 = 394,927.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,187.59x = 989,726.18 × 394,927.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,187.59x = 390,870,187,898.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,870,187,898.56/717,187.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,004.12

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