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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,777, 986,384.95 and 392,484.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,777, 986,384.95 and 392,484.07 is: 541,624.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,777 : 986,384.95 = 392,484.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,777/986,384.95 = 392,484.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,777x = 986,384.95 × 392,484.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,777x = 387,140,379,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,140,379,762.75/714,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,624.00

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