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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,659.31, 986,242.19 and 392,382.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,659.31, 986,242.19 and 392,382.99 is: 541,495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,659.31 : 986,242.19 = 392,382.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,659.31/986,242.19 = 392,382.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,659.31x = 986,242.19 × 392,382.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,659.31x = 386,984,657,414.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,984,657,414.43/714,659.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,495.30

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