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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,751.76, 996,019.58 and 399,484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,751.76, 996,019.58 and 399,484.24 is: 551,289.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,751.76 : 996,019.58 = 399,484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,751.76/996,019.58 = 399,484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,751.76x = 996,019.58 × 399,484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,751.76x = 397,894,124,941.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,894,124,941.42/721,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,289.44

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