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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,115.62, 985,488.66 and 391,819.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,115.62, 985,488.66 and 391,819.86 is: 540,716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,115.62 : 985,488.66 = 391,819.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,115.62/985,488.66 = 391,819.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,115.62x = 985,488.66 × 391,819.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,115.62x = 386,134,028,792.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,134,028,792.79/714,115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,716.40

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