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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,190.09, 996,610.14 and 399,893.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,190.09, 996,610.14 and 399,893.26 is: 551,845.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,190.09 : 996,610.14 = 399,893.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,190.09/996,610.14 = 399,893.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,190.09x = 996,610.14 × 399,893.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,190.09x = 398,537,680,825.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,537,680,825.05/722,190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,845.96

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