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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,304.76, 985,737.44 and 392,020.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,304.76, 985,737.44 and 392,020.08 is: 540,985.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,304.76 : 985,737.44 = 392,020.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,304.76/985,737.44 = 392,020.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,304.76x = 985,737.44 × 392,020.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,304.76x = 386,428,870,087.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,428,870,087.80/714,304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,985.99

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