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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,513.15, 986,039.33 and 392,252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,513.15, 986,039.33 and 392,252.63 is: 541,314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,513.15 : 986,039.33 = 392,252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,513.15/986,039.33 = 392,252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,513.15x = 986,039.33 × 392,252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,513.15x = 386,776,513,584.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,776,513,584.48/714,513.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,314.76

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