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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,959.68, 999,045.28 and 397,271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,959.68, 999,045.28 and 397,271.68 is: 548,224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,959.68 : 999,045.28 = 397,271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,959.68/999,045.28 = 397,271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,959.68x = 999,045.28 × 397,271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,959.68x = 396,892,396,781.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,892,396,781.67/723,959.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,224.45

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