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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,973.74, 994,950.20 and 398,705.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,973.74, 994,950.20 and 398,705.52 is: 550,217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,973.74 : 994,950.20 = 398,705.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,973.74/994,950.20 = 398,705.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,973.74x = 994,950.20 × 398,705.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,973.74x = 396,692,136,865.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,692,136,865.10/720,973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,217.18

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