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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,864.22, 710,721.57 and 399,176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,864.22, 710,721.57 and 399,176.46 is: 549,957.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,864.22 : 710,721.57 = 399,176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,864.22/710,721.57 = 399,176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,864.22x = 710,721.57 × 399,176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,864.22x = 283,703,320,358.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,703,320,358.24/515,864.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,957.35

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