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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,143, 996,476.84 and 399,772.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,143, 996,476.84 and 399,772.36 is: 551,641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,143 : 996,476.84 = 399,772.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,143/996,476.84 = 399,772.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,143x = 996,476.84 × 399,772.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,143x = 398,363,898,012.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,363,898,012.14/722,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,641.29

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