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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,262.69, 992,577.61 and 396,972.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,262.69, 992,577.61 and 396,972.78 is: 547,819.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,262.69 : 992,577.61 = 396,972.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,262.69/992,577.61 = 396,972.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,262.69x = 992,577.61 × 396,972.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,262.69x = 394,026,293,207.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,026,293,207.46/719,262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,819.73

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