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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,422.19, 985,915.35 and 392,162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,422.19, 985,915.35 and 392,162.27 is: 541,190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,422.19 : 985,915.35 = 392,162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,422.19/985,915.35 = 392,162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,422.19x = 985,915.35 × 392,162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,422.19x = 386,638,799,723.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,638,799,723.03/714,422.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,190.92

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