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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,946.70, 996,279.84 and 399,670.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,946.70, 996,279.84 and 399,670.38 is: 551,541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,946.70 : 996,279.84 = 399,670.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,946.70/996,279.84 = 399,670.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,946.70x = 996,279.84 × 399,670.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,946.70x = 398,183,542,239.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,183,542,239.14/721,946.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,541.47

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