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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,190.47, 985,580.15 and 391,905.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,190.47, 985,580.15 and 391,905.96 is: 540,828.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,190.47 : 985,580.15 = 391,905.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,190.47/985,580.15 = 391,905.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,190.47x = 985,580.15 × 391,905.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,190.47x = 386,254,732,883.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,254,732,883.16/714,190.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,828.74

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