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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,258.38, 992,571.67 and 396,968.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,258.38, 992,571.67 and 396,968.47 is: 547,813.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,258.38 : 992,571.67 = 396,968.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,258.38/992,571.67 = 396,968.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,258.38x = 992,571.67 × 396,968.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,258.38x = 394,019,650,257.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,019,650,257.54/719,258.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,813.78

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