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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,259.62, 992,573.39 and 396,969.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,259.62, 992,573.39 and 396,969.71 is: 547,815.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,259.62 : 992,573.39 = 396,969.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,259.62/992,573.39 = 396,969.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,259.62x = 992,573.39 × 396,969.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,259.62x = 394,021,570,782.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,021,570,782.02/719,259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,815.50

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