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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,292.29, 994,005.96 and 393,605.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,292.29, 994,005.96 and 393,605.31 is: 543,176.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,292.29 : 994,005.96 = 393,605.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,292.29/994,005.96 = 393,605.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,292.29x = 994,005.96 × 393,605.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,292.29x = 391,246,024,027.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,246,024,027.65/720,292.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,176.75

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