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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,011.46, 996,372.23 and 390,866.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,011.46, 996,372.23 and 390,866.45 is: 539,393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,011.46 : 996,372.23 = 390,866.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,011.46/996,372.23 = 390,866.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,011.46x = 996,372.23 × 390,866.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,011.46x = 389,448,469,482.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,448,469,482.49/722,011.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,393.75

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