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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,465.73, 988,722.68 and 394,168.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,465.73, 988,722.68 and 394,168.91 is: 543,953.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,465.73 : 988,722.68 = 394,168.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,465.73/988,722.68 = 394,168.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,465.73x = 988,722.68 × 394,168.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,465.73x = 389,723,734,153.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,723,734,153.42/716,465.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,953.07

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