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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,607.32, 995,803.20 and 399,317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,607.32, 995,803.20 and 399,317.20 is: 551,049.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,607.32 : 995,803.20 = 399,317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,607.32/995,803.20 = 399,317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,607.32x = 995,803.20 × 399,317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,607.32x = 397,641,345,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,641,345,575.04/721,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,049.49

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