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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,250.49, 989,812.13 and 394,961.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,250.49, 989,812.13 and 394,961.88 is: 545,050.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,250.49 : 989,812.13 = 394,961.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,250.49/989,812.13 = 394,961.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,250.49x = 989,812.13 × 394,961.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,250.49x = 390,938,059,711.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,938,059,711.60/717,250.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,050.95

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