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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,202.10, 996,638.28 and 399,912.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,202.10, 996,638.28 and 399,912.19 is: 551,878.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,202.10 : 996,638.28 = 399,912.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,202.10/996,638.28 = 399,912.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,202.10x = 996,638.28 × 399,912.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,202.10x = 398,567,797,192.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,567,797,192.63/722,202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,878.48

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