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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,163.62, 996,573.61 and 399,866.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,163.62, 996,573.61 and 399,866.79 is: 551,809.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,163.62 : 996,573.61 = 399,866.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,163.62/996,573.61 = 399,866.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,163.62x = 996,573.61 × 399,866.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,163.62x = 398,496,692,920.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,496,692,920.85/722,163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,809.43

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