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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,430.21, 985,926.41 and 392,170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,430.21, 985,926.41 and 392,170.27 is: 541,201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,430.21 : 985,926.41 = 392,170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,430.21/985,926.41 = 392,170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,430.21x = 985,926.41 × 392,170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,430.21x = 386,651,024,448.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,651,024,448.98/714,430.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,201.95

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