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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,086.67, 985,439.57 and 408,169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,086.67, 985,439.57 and 408,169.62 is: 563,274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,086.67 : 985,439.57 = 408,169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,086.67/985,439.57 = 408,169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,086.67x = 985,439.57 × 408,169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,086.67x = 402,226,492,779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,226,492,779.02/714,086.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,274.05

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