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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,099.19, 996,528.03 and 399,809.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,099.19, 996,528.03 and 399,809.28 is: 551,754.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,099.19 : 996,528.03 = 399,809.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,099.19/996,528.03 = 399,809.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,099.19x = 996,528.03 × 399,809.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,099.19x = 398,421,154,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,421,154,174.12/722,099.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,754.05

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