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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,682.06, 986,263.14 and 392,413.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,682.06, 986,263.14 and 392,413.06 is: 541,531.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,682.06 : 986,263.14 = 392,413.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,682.06/986,263.14 = 392,413.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,682.06x = 986,263.14 × 392,413.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,682.06x = 387,022,536,732.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,022,536,732.61/714,682.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,531.06

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