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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,865.52, 986,530.96 and 408,970.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,865.52, 986,530.96 and 408,970.64 is: 564,388.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,865.52 : 986,530.96 = 408,970.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,865.52/986,530.96 = 408,970.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,865.52x = 986,530.96 × 408,970.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,865.52x = 403,462,198,091.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,462,198,091.01/714,865.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,388.95

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