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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,252.76, 989,808.71 and 394,962.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,252.76, 989,808.71 and 394,962.06 is: 545,047.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,252.76 : 989,808.71 = 394,962.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,252.76/989,808.71 = 394,962.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,252.76x = 989,808.71 × 394,962.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,252.76x = 390,936,885,132.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,936,885,132.73/717,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,047.59

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