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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,189.34, 996,609.10 and 399,892.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,189.34, 996,609.10 and 399,892.50 is: 551,844.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,189.34 : 996,609.10 = 399,892.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,189.34/996,609.10 = 399,892.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,189.34x = 996,609.10 × 399,892.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,189.34x = 398,536,504,521.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,536,504,521.75/722,189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,844.90

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