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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,097.69, 996,525.96 and 399,807.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,097.69, 996,525.96 and 399,807.81 is: 551,752.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,097.69 : 996,525.96 = 399,807.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,097.69/996,525.96 = 399,807.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,097.69x = 996,525.96 × 399,807.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,097.69x = 398,418,861,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,418,861,675.75/722,097.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,752.02

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