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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,782.64, 996,047.96 and 399,485.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,782.64, 996,047.96 and 399,485.88 is: 551,283.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,782.64 : 996,047.96 = 399,485.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,782.64/996,047.96 = 399,485.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,782.64x = 996,047.96 × 399,485.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,782.64x = 397,907,095,822.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,907,095,822.81/721,782.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,283.83

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