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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,978.86, 996,338.70 and 399,694.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,978.86, 996,338.70 and 399,694.26 is: 551,582.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,978.86 : 996,338.70 = 399,694.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,978.86/996,338.70 = 399,694.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,978.86x = 996,338.70 × 399,694.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,978.86x = 398,230,859,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,230,859,405.86/721,978.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,582.44

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