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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,652.34, 988,967.68 and 389,954.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,652.34, 988,967.68 and 389,954.32 is: 538,130.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,652.34 : 988,967.68 = 389,954.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,652.34/988,967.68 = 389,954.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,652.34x = 988,967.68 × 389,954.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,652.34x = 385,652,219,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,652,219,156.38/716,652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,130.13

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