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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,175.92, 937,207.92 and 392,714.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,175.92, 937,207.92 and 392,714.56 is: 541,914.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,175.92 : 937,207.92 = 392,714.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,175.92/937,207.92 = 392,714.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,175.92x = 937,207.92 × 392,714.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,175.92x = 368,055,195,931.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,055,195,931.32/679,175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,914.38

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