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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,259.38, 992,573.04 and 396,969.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,259.38, 992,573.04 and 396,969.47 is: 547,815.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,259.38 : 992,573.04 = 396,969.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,259.38/992,573.04 = 396,969.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,259.38x = 992,573.04 × 396,969.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,259.38x = 394,021,193,625.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,021,193,625.09/719,259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,815.16

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