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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,157.70, 992,461.46 and 392,488.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,157.70, 992,461.46 and 392,488.60 is: 541,647.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,157.70 : 992,461.46 = 392,488.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,157.70/992,461.46 = 392,488.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,157.70x = 992,461.46 × 392,488.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,157.70x = 389,529,808,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,529,808,989.36/719,157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,647.28

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