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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,105.43, 996,536.62 and 399,815.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,105.43, 996,536.62 and 399,815.53 is: 551,762.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,105.43 : 996,536.62 = 399,815.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,105.43/996,536.62 = 399,815.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,105.43x = 996,536.62 × 399,815.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,105.43x = 398,430,811,907.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,430,811,907.03/722,105.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,762.66

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