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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,495.89, 992,878.32 and 397,199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,495.89, 992,878.32 and 397,199.08 is: 548,120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,495.89 : 992,878.32 = 397,199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,495.89/992,878.32 = 397,199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,495.89x = 992,878.32 × 397,199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,495.89x = 394,370,355,255.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,370,355,255.95/719,495.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,120.37

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