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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,412.58, 992,783.77 and 397,122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,412.58, 992,783.77 and 397,122.58 is: 548,026.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,412.58 : 992,783.77 = 397,122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,412.58/992,783.77 = 397,122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,412.58x = 992,783.77 × 397,122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,412.58x = 394,256,852,124.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,256,852,124.53/719,412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,026.07

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