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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,332.96, 995,430.88 and 399,017.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,332.96, 995,430.88 and 399,017.76 is: 550,639.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,332.96 : 995,430.88 = 399,017.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,332.96/995,430.88 = 399,017.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,332.96x = 995,430.88 × 399,017.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,332.96x = 397,194,599,972.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,194,599,972.43/721,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,639.75

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