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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,257.85, 992,570.94 and 396,967.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,257.85, 992,570.94 and 396,967.94 is: 547,813.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,257.85 : 992,570.94 = 396,967.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,257.85/992,570.94 = 396,967.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,257.85x = 992,570.94 × 396,967.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,257.85x = 394,018,841,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,018,841,355.66/719,257.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,813.06

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