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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,975.60, 989,438.90 and 390,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,975.60, 989,438.90 and 390,298 is: 538,618.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,975.60 : 989,438.90 = 390,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,975.60/989,438.90 = 390,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,975.60x = 989,438.90 × 390,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,975.60x = 386,176,023,792.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,176,023,792.20/716,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,618.08

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