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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,558.34, 992,992.02 and 397,269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,558.34, 992,992.02 and 397,269.06 is: 548,232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,558.34 : 992,992.02 = 397,269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,558.34/992,992.02 = 397,269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,558.34x = 992,992.02 × 397,269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,558.34x = 394,485,006,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,485,006,372.90/719,558.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,232.14

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