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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,809.59, 989,189.76 and 394,512.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,809.59, 989,189.76 and 394,512.78 is: 544,423.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,809.59 : 989,189.76 = 394,512.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,809.59/989,189.76 = 394,512.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,809.59x = 989,189.76 × 394,512.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,809.59x = 390,248,002,165.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,248,002,165.13/716,809.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,423.52

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