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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739,110.84, 1,019,972.70 and 399,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739,110.84, 1,019,972.70 and 399,579 is: 551,418.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739,110.84 : 1,019,972.70 = 399,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739,110.84/1,019,972.70 = 399,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739,110.84x = 1,019,972.70 × 399,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739,110.84x = 407,559,671,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,559,671,493.30/739,110.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,418.88

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