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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,202.60, 996,638.97 and 399,912.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,202.60, 996,638.97 and 399,912.69 is: 551,879.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,202.60 : 996,638.97 = 399,912.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,202.60/996,638.97 = 399,912.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,202.60x = 996,638.97 × 399,912.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,202.60x = 398,568,571,451.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,568,571,451.53/722,202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,879.17

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