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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,319.95, 985,730.67 and 392,035.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,319.95, 985,730.67 and 392,035.53 is: 540,992.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,319.95 : 985,730.67 = 392,035.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,319.95/985,730.67 = 392,035.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,319.95x = 985,730.67 × 392,035.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,319.95x = 386,441,445,650.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,441,445,650.71/714,319.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,992.09

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