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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,252.26, 989,808.02 and 394,961.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,252.26, 989,808.02 and 394,961.56 is: 545,046.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,252.26 : 989,808.02 = 394,961.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,252.26/989,808.02 = 394,961.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,252.26x = 989,808.02 × 394,961.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,252.26x = 390,936,112,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,936,112,755.86/717,252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,046.89

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