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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,106.68, 996,538.40 and 399,816.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,106.68, 996,538.40 and 399,816.80 is: 551,764.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,106.68 : 996,538.40 = 399,816.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,106.68/996,538.40 = 399,816.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,106.68x = 996,538.40 × 399,816.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,106.68x = 398,432,794,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,432,794,165.12/722,106.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,764.45

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