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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,076.89, 996,481.31 and 395,403.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,076.89, 996,481.31 and 395,403.62 is: 545,665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,076.89 : 996,481.31 = 395,403.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,076.89/996,481.31 = 395,403.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,076.89x = 996,481.31 × 395,403.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,076.89x = 394,012,310,276.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,012,310,276.92/722,076.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,665.31

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