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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,664.14, 986,238.47 and 392,395.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,664.14, 986,238.47 and 392,395.11 is: 541,506.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,664.14 : 986,238.47 = 392,395.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,664.14/986,238.47 = 392,395.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,664.14x = 986,238.47 × 392,395.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,664.14x = 386,995,150,959.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,995,150,959.91/714,664.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,506.32

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