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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,190.34, 996,610.49 and 399,893.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,190.34, 996,610.49 and 399,893.51 is: 551,846.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,190.34 : 996,610.49 = 399,893.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,190.34/996,610.49 = 399,893.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,190.34x = 996,610.49 × 399,893.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,190.34x = 398,538,068,940.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,538,068,940.58/722,190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,846.31

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