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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,876.54, 996,177.56 and 399,579.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,876.54, 996,177.56 and 399,579.72 is: 551,413.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,876.54 : 996,177.56 = 399,579.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,876.54/996,177.56 = 399,579.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,876.54x = 996,177.56 × 399,579.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,876.54x = 398,052,350,495.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,052,350,495.08/721,876.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,413.34

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