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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,687.42, 986,270.55 and 392,418.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,687.42, 986,270.55 and 392,418.39 is: 541,538.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,687.42 : 986,270.55 = 392,418.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,687.42/986,270.55 = 392,418.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,687.42x = 986,270.55 × 392,418.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,687.42x = 387,030,701,335.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,030,701,335.42/714,687.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,538.43

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