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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,941.78, 990,759.89 and 391,254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,941.78, 990,759.89 and 391,254.92 is: 539,931.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,941.78 : 990,759.89 = 391,254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,941.78/990,759.89 = 391,254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,941.78x = 990,759.89 × 391,254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,941.78x = 387,639,679,544.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,639,679,544.88/717,941.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,931.91

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