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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,182.57, 996,611.89 and 399,892.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,182.57, 996,611.89 and 399,892.66 is: 551,851.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,182.57 : 996,611.89 = 399,892.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,182.57/996,611.89 = 399,892.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,182.57x = 996,611.89 × 399,892.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,182.57x = 398,537,779,679.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,537,779,679.73/722,182.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,851.84

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