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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,190.97, 985,580.83 and 391,906.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,190.97, 985,580.83 and 391,906.46 is: 540,829.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,190.97 : 985,580.83 = 391,906.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,190.97/985,580.83 = 391,906.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,190.97x = 985,580.83 × 391,906.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,190.97x = 386,255,494,129.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,255,494,129.16/714,190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,829.43

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