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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,010.65, 996,336.75 and 395,261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,010.65, 996,336.75 and 395,261.10 is: 545,439.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,010.65 : 996,336.75 = 395,261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,010.65/996,336.75 = 395,261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,010.65x = 996,336.75 × 395,261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,010.65x = 393,813,161,257.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,813,161,257.65/722,010.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,439.55

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