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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,217.59, 989,767.62 and 394,957.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,217.59, 989,767.62 and 394,957.65 is: 545,045.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,217.59 : 989,767.62 = 394,957.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,217.59/989,767.62 = 394,957.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,217.59x = 989,767.62 × 394,957.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,217.59x = 390,916,293,241.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,916,293,241.29/717,217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,045.60

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