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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,202.97, 996,627.83 and 399,906.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,202.97, 996,627.83 and 399,906.14 is: 551,863.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,202.97 : 996,627.83 = 399,906.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,202.97/996,627.83 = 399,906.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,202.97x = 996,627.83 × 399,906.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,202.97x = 398,557,594,575.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,557,594,575.58/722,202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,863.69

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