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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,356.84, 994,152.30 and 398,129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,356.84, 994,152.30 and 398,129.84 is: 549,452.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,356.84 : 994,152.30 = 398,129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,356.84/994,152.30 = 398,129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,356.84x = 994,152.30 × 398,129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,356.84x = 395,801,696,134.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,801,696,134.63/720,356.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,452.26

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