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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,106.76, 995,158.26 and 398,816.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,106.76, 995,158.26 and 398,816.76 is: 550,384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,106.76 : 995,158.26 = 398,816.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,106.76/995,158.26 = 398,816.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,106.76x = 995,158.26 × 398,816.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,106.76x = 396,885,792,940.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,885,792,940.44/721,106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,384.24

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