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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,674.56, 988,986.10 and 394,354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,674.56, 988,986.10 and 394,354.52 is: 544,195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,674.56 : 988,986.10 = 394,354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,674.56/988,986.10 = 394,354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,674.56x = 988,986.10 × 394,354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,674.56x = 390,011,138,752.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,011,138,752.17/716,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,195.60

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