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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,442.48, 992,950.68 and 687,555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,442.48, 992,950.68 and 687,555.12 is: 948,940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,442.48 : 992,950.68 = 687,555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,442.48/992,950.68 = 687,555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,442.48x = 992,950.68 × 687,555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,442.48x = 682,708,323,941.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,708,323,941.48/719,442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948,940.80

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