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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,347.78, 989,927.97 and 395,087.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,347.78, 989,927.97 and 395,087.87 is: 545,214.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,347.78 : 989,927.97 = 395,087.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,347.78/989,927.97 = 395,087.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,347.78x = 989,927.97 × 395,087.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,347.78x = 391,108,528,171.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,108,528,171.08/717,347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,214.66

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