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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,348.22, 985,861.04 and 392,112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,348.22, 985,861.04 and 392,112.90 is: 541,149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,348.22 : 985,861.04 = 392,112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,348.22/985,861.04 = 392,112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,348.22x = 985,861.04 × 392,112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,348.22x = 386,568,831,391.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,568,831,391.42/714,348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,149.01

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