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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,888.91, 986,544.12 and 392,619.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,888.91, 986,544.12 and 392,619.88 is: 541,814.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,888.91 : 986,544.12 = 392,619.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,888.91/986,544.12 = 392,619.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,888.91x = 986,544.12 × 392,619.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,888.91x = 387,336,834,009.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,336,834,009.11/714,888.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,814.02

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