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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,297.71, 985,699.79 and 392,013.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,297.71, 985,699.79 and 392,013.16 is: 540,961.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,297.71 : 985,699.79 = 392,013.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,297.71/985,699.79 = 392,013.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,297.71x = 985,699.79 × 392,013.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,297.71x = 386,407,289,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,407,289,489.24/714,297.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,961.12

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