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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,237.33, 989,787.52 and 394,946.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,237.33, 989,787.52 and 394,946.66 is: 545,026.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,237.33 : 989,787.52 = 394,946.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,237.33/989,787.52 = 394,946.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,237.33x = 989,787.52 × 394,946.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,237.33x = 390,913,275,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,913,275,133.68/717,237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,026.39

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