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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,108.28, 996,540.53 and 399,818.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,108.28, 996,540.53 and 399,818.33 is: 551,766.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,108.28 : 996,540.53 = 399,818.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,108.28/996,540.53 = 399,818.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,108.28x = 996,540.53 × 399,818.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,108.28x = 398,435,170,481.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,435,170,481.92/722,108.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,766.52

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