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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,086.17, 985,438.87 and 408,169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,086.17, 985,438.87 and 408,169.11 is: 563,273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,086.17 : 985,438.87 = 408,169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,086.17/985,438.87 = 408,169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,086.17x = 985,438.87 × 408,169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,086.17x = 402,225,706,527.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,225,706,527.31/714,086.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,273.35

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