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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,270.24, 985,661.93 and 391,985.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,270.24, 985,661.93 and 391,985.72 is: 540,923.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,270.24 : 985,661.93 = 391,985.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,270.24/985,661.93 = 391,985.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,270.24x = 985,661.93 × 391,985.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,270.24x = 386,365,401,307.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,365,401,307.64/714,270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,923.28

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