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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,096.34, 995,072.72 and 394,344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,096.34, 995,072.72 and 394,344.88 is: 544,173.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,096.34 : 995,072.72 = 394,344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,096.34/995,072.72 = 394,344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,096.34x = 995,072.72 × 394,344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,096.34x = 392,401,832,359.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,401,832,359.67/721,096.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,173.93

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