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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,202.34, 996,638.62 and 399,912.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,202.34, 996,638.62 and 399,912.44 is: 551,878.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,202.34 : 996,638.62 = 399,912.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,202.34/996,638.62 = 399,912.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,202.34x = 996,638.62 × 399,912.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,202.34x = 398,568,182,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,568,182,322.43/722,202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,878.83

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