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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,415.58, 992,787.92 and 397,125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,415.58, 992,787.92 and 397,125.58 is: 548,030.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,415.58 : 992,787.92 = 397,125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,415.58/992,787.92 = 397,125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,415.58x = 992,787.92 × 397,125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,415.58x = 394,261,478,546.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,261,478,546.99/719,415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,030.22

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