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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739,285.08, 1,020,212.68 and 399,752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739,285.08, 1,020,212.68 and 399,752.52 is: 551,658.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739,285.08 : 1,020,212.68 = 399,752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739,285.08/1,020,212.68 = 399,752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739,285.08x = 1,020,212.68 × 399,752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739,285.08x = 407,832,589,765.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,832,589,765.95/739,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,658.08

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