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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,307.50, 992,644.35 and 401,355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,307.50, 992,644.35 and 401,355.50 is: 553,870.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,307.50 : 992,644.35 = 401,355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,307.50/992,644.35 = 401,355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,307.50x = 992,644.35 × 401,355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,307.50x = 398,403,269,416.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,403,269,416.43/719,307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,870.59

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