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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,254.72, 993,949.47 and 397,962.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,254.72, 993,949.47 and 397,962.54 is: 549,187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,254.72 : 993,949.47 = 397,962.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,254.72/993,949.47 = 397,962.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,254.72x = 993,949.47 × 397,962.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,254.72x = 395,554,655,712.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,554,655,712.85/720,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,187.17

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