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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,845.28, 972,672 and 398,916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,845.28, 972,672 and 398,916.20 is: 550,496.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,845.28 : 972,672 = 398,916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,845.28/972,672 = 398,916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,845.28x = 972,672 × 398,916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,845.28x = 388,014,618,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,014,618,086.40/704,845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,496.16

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