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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,875.12, 996,196.44 and 399,615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,875.12, 996,196.44 and 399,615 is: 551,473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,875.12 : 996,196.44 = 399,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,875.12/996,196.44 = 399,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,875.12x = 996,196.44 × 399,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,875.12x = 398,095,040,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,095,040,370.60/721,875.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,473.56

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