Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,269.60, 995,346 and 398,976
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 721,269.60, 995,346 and 398,976 is: 550,583.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
721,269.60 : 995,346 = 398,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
721,269.60/995,346 = 398,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
721,269.60x = 995,346 × 398,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
721,269.60x = 397,119,165,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,119,165,696/721,269.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,583.53
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