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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,961.68, 989,419.71 and 390,284.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,961.68, 989,419.71 and 390,284.09 is: 538,598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,961.68 : 989,419.71 = 390,284.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,961.68/989,419.71 = 390,284.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,961.68x = 989,419.71 × 390,284.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,961.68x = 386,154,769,176.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,154,769,176.86/716,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,598.89

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