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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,571.23, 994,439.91 and 398,274.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,571.23, 994,439.91 and 398,274.45 is: 549,647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,571.23 : 994,439.91 = 398,274.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,571.23/994,439.91 = 398,274.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,571.23x = 994,439.91 × 398,274.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,571.23x = 396,060,008,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,060,008,213.30/720,571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,647.27

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