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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,436.16, 988,924.68 and 444,663.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,436.16, 988,924.68 and 444,663.14 is: 613,785.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,436.16 : 988,924.68 = 444,663.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,436.16/988,924.68 = 444,663.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,436.16x = 988,924.68 × 444,663.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,436.16x = 439,738,353,432.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,738,353,432.30/716,436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,785.82

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