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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,993.69, 986,451.22 and 404,853.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,993.69, 986,451.22 and 404,853.89 is: 558,562.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,993.69 : 986,451.22 = 404,853.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,993.69/986,451.22 = 404,853.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,993.69x = 986,451.22 × 404,853.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,993.69x = 399,368,613,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,368,613,712.25/714,993.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,562.43

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