Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,170, 995,095.80 and 398,817
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 721,170, 995,095.80 and 398,817 is: 550,301.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
721,170 : 995,095.80 = 398,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
721,170/995,095.80 = 398,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
721,170x = 995,095.80 × 398,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
721,170x = 396,861,121,668.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 396,861,121,668.60/721,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,301.76
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