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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,294.24, 995,368.08 and 399,022.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,294.24, 995,368.08 and 399,022.24 is: 550,640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,294.24 : 995,368.08 = 399,022.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,294.24/995,368.08 = 399,022.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,294.24x = 995,368.08 × 399,022.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,294.24x = 397,174,000,906.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,174,000,906.10/721,294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,640.75

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