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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,190.53, 996,610.71 and 399,893.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,190.53, 996,610.71 and 399,893.71 is: 551,846.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,190.53 : 996,610.71 = 399,893.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,190.53/996,610.71 = 399,893.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,190.53x = 996,610.71 × 399,893.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,190.53x = 398,538,351,756.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,538,351,756.11/722,190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,846.55

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