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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,967.59, 989,427.86 and 390,290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,967.59, 989,427.86 and 390,290 is: 538,607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,967.59 : 989,427.86 = 390,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,967.59/989,427.86 = 390,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,967.59x = 989,427.86 × 390,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,967.59x = 386,163,799,479.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,163,799,479.40/716,967.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,607.05

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