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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,207.60, 989,753.82 and 394,947.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,207.60, 989,753.82 and 394,947.66 is: 545,031.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,207.60 : 989,753.82 = 394,947.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,207.60/989,753.82 = 394,947.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,207.60x = 989,753.82 × 394,947.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,207.60x = 390,900,955,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,900,955,185.06/717,207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,031.81

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