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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,258.69, 992,572.10 and 396,968.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,258.69, 992,572.10 and 396,968.78 is: 547,814.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,258.69 : 992,572.10 = 396,968.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,258.69/992,572.10 = 396,968.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,258.69x = 992,572.10 × 396,968.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,258.69x = 394,020,128,651.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,020,128,651.33/719,258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,814.21

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