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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,709.94, 986,301.63 and 392,440.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,709.94, 986,301.63 and 392,440.91 is: 541,569.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,709.94 : 986,301.63 = 392,440.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,709.94/986,301.63 = 392,440.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,709.94x = 986,301.63 × 392,440.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,709.94x = 387,065,104,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,065,104,280.18/714,709.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,569.50

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