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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,880.38, 996,182.83 and 399,583.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,880.38, 996,182.83 and 399,583.54 is: 551,418.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,880.38 : 996,182.83 = 399,583.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,880.38/996,182.83 = 399,583.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,880.38x = 996,182.83 × 399,583.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,880.38x = 398,058,258,209.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,058,258,209.20/721,880.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,418.59

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