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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,320.62, 985,759.59 and 392,036.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,320.62, 985,759.59 and 392,036.02 is: 541,008.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,320.62 : 985,759.59 = 392,036.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,320.62/985,759.59 = 392,036.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,320.62x = 985,759.59 × 392,036.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,320.62x = 386,453,266,340.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,453,266,340.43/714,320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,008.13

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