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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,163.10, 996,572.90 and 399,866.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,163.10, 996,572.90 and 399,866.28 is: 551,808.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,163.10 : 996,572.90 = 399,866.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,163.10/996,572.90 = 399,866.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,163.10x = 996,572.90 × 399,866.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,163.10x = 398,495,893,847.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,495,893,847.39/722,163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,808.72

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