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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,670.54, 995,936.60 and 399,380.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,670.54, 995,936.60 and 399,380.74 is: 551,162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,670.54 : 995,936.60 = 399,380.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,670.54/995,936.60 = 399,380.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,670.54x = 995,936.60 × 399,380.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,670.54x = 397,757,895,648.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,757,895,648.60/721,670.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,162.72

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