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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,058.34, 985,367.84 and 391,761.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,058.34, 985,367.84 and 391,761.78 is: 540,613.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,058.34 : 985,367.84 = 391,761.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,058.34/985,367.84 = 391,761.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,058.34x = 985,367.84 × 391,761.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,058.34x = 386,029,458,953.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,029,458,953.16/714,058.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,613.33

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