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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,478.38, 992,867.54 and 397,180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,478.38, 992,867.54 and 397,180.18 is: 548,101.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,478.38 : 992,867.54 = 397,180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,478.38/992,867.54 = 397,180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,478.38x = 992,867.54 × 397,180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,478.38x = 394,347,308,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,347,308,253.36/719,478.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,101.68

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