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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,674.58, 988,986.12 and 394,354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,674.58, 988,986.12 and 394,354.52 is: 544,195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,674.58 : 988,986.12 = 394,354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,674.58/988,986.12 = 394,354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,674.58x = 988,986.12 × 394,354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,674.58x = 390,011,146,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,011,146,639.26/716,674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,195.59

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