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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,901.76, 552,813.28 and 391,332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,901.76, 552,813.28 and 391,332.01 is: 542,322.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,901.76 : 552,813.28 = 391,332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,901.76/552,813.28 = 391,332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,901.76x = 552,813.28 × 391,332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,901.76x = 216,333,532,017.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,333,532,017.09/398,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,322.83

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