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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,411.61, 988,608.99 and 394,069.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,411.61, 988,608.99 and 394,069.68 is: 543,794.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,411.61 : 988,608.99 = 394,069.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,411.61/988,608.99 = 394,069.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,411.61x = 988,608.99 × 394,069.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,411.61x = 389,580,828,334.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,580,828,334.42/716,411.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,794.69

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