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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,643.31, 995,870.41 and 390,499.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,643.31, 995,870.41 and 390,499.25 is: 538,890.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,643.31 : 995,870.41 = 390,499.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,643.31/995,870.41 = 390,499.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,643.31x = 995,870.41 × 390,499.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,643.31x = 388,886,642,246.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,886,642,246.59/721,643.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,890.39

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