Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,626.32, 994,464 and 398,336.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 720,626.32, 994,464 and 398,336.56 is: 549,704.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,626.32 : 994,464 = 398,336.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,626.32/994,464 = 398,336.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,626.32x = 994,464 × 398,336.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,626.32x = 396,131,368,803.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 396,131,368,803.84/720,626.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549,704.28
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