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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,699.59, 989,045.58 and 394,409.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,699.59, 989,045.58 and 394,409.69 is: 544,285.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,699.59 : 989,045.58 = 394,409.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,699.59/989,045.58 = 394,409.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,699.59x = 989,045.58 × 394,409.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,699.59x = 390,089,159,737.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,089,159,737.12/716,699.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,285.45

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