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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,162.82, 992,468.52 and 392,493.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,162.82, 992,468.52 and 392,493.72 is: 541,654.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,162.82 : 992,468.52 = 392,493.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,162.82/992,468.52 = 392,493.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,162.82x = 992,468.52 × 392,493.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,162.82x = 389,537,661,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,537,661,397.69/719,162.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,654.34

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