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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,443.99, 988,692.70 and 394,147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,443.99, 988,692.70 and 394,147.17 is: 543,923.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,443.99 : 988,692.70 = 394,147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,443.99/988,692.70 = 394,147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,443.99x = 988,692.70 × 394,147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,443.99x = 389,690,429,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,690,429,704.66/716,443.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,923.09

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