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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,261.19, 992,575.54 and 396,971.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,261.19, 992,575.54 and 396,971.28 is: 547,817.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,261.19 : 992,575.54 = 396,971.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,261.19/992,575.54 = 396,971.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,261.19x = 992,575.54 × 396,971.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,261.19x = 394,023,982,610.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,023,982,610.49/719,261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,817.66

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