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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,247.49, 989,807.99 and 394,958.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,247.49, 989,807.99 and 394,958.88 is: 545,046.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,247.49 : 989,807.99 = 394,958.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,247.49/989,807.99 = 394,958.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,247.49x = 989,807.99 × 394,958.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,247.49x = 390,933,453,170.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,933,453,170.66/717,247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,046.81

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