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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,681.06, 986,261.76 and 392,412.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,681.06, 986,261.76 and 392,412.06 is: 541,529.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,681.06 : 986,261.76 = 392,412.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,681.06/986,261.76 = 392,412.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,681.06x = 986,261.76 × 392,412.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,681.06x = 387,021,008,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,021,008,940.83/714,681.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,529.68

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