Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,662.32, 995,869.28 and 399,386
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 721,662.32, 995,869.28 and 399,386 is: 551,139.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
721,662.32 : 995,869.28 = 399,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
721,662.32/995,869.28 = 399,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
721,662.32x = 995,869.28 × 399,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
721,662.32x = 397,736,248,262.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,736,248,262.08/721,662.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,139.00
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