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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,257.62, 992,570.63 and 396,967.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,257.62, 992,570.63 and 396,967.71 is: 547,812.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,257.62 : 992,570.63 = 396,967.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,257.62/992,570.63 = 396,967.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,257.62x = 992,570.63 × 396,967.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,257.62x = 394,018,490,004.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,018,490,004.36/719,257.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,812.74

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