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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,966.59, 989,426.48 and 390,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,966.59, 989,426.48 and 390,289 is: 538,605.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,966.59 : 989,426.48 = 390,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,966.59/989,426.48 = 390,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,966.59x = 989,426.48 × 390,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,966.59x = 386,162,271,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,162,271,452.72/716,966.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,605.67

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