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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,872.97, 994,764.56 and 398,563.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,872.97, 994,764.56 and 398,563.71 is: 549,995.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,872.97 : 994,764.56 = 398,563.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,872.97/994,764.56 = 398,563.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,872.97x = 994,764.56 × 398,563.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,872.97x = 396,477,051,617.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,477,051,617.30/720,872.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,995.72

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