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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,131.72, 992,383.48 and 396,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,131.72, 992,383.48 and 396,837.60 is: 547,625.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,131.72 : 992,383.48 = 396,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,131.72/992,383.48 = 396,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,131.72x = 992,383.48 × 396,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,131.72x = 393,815,078,482.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,815,078,482.85/719,131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,625.79

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