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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,203.32, 989,740.56 and 394,912.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,203.32, 989,740.56 and 394,912.63 is: 544,979.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,203.32 : 989,740.56 = 394,912.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,203.32/989,740.56 = 394,912.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,203.32x = 989,740.56 × 394,912.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,203.32x = 390,861,047,567.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,861,047,567.27/717,203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,979.42

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