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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,414.12, 992,786 and 397,124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,414.12, 992,786 and 397,124.46 is: 548,028.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,414.12 : 992,786 = 397,124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,414.12/992,786 = 397,124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,414.12x = 992,786 × 397,124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,414.12x = 394,259,604,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,259,604,145.56/719,414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,028.73

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