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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,238.65, 985,661.43 and 391,978.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,238.65, 985,661.43 and 391,978.73 is: 540,937.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,238.65 : 985,661.43 = 391,978.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,238.65/985,661.43 = 391,978.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,238.65x = 985,661.43 × 391,978.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,238.65x = 386,358,318,005.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,358,318,005.54/714,238.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,937.29

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