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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,512.16, 994,358.26 and 398,215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,512.16, 994,358.26 and 398,215.33 is: 549,565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,512.16 : 994,358.26 = 398,215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,512.16/994,358.26 = 398,215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,512.16x = 994,358.26 × 398,215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,512.16x = 395,968,704,009.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,968,704,009.30/720,512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,565.61

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