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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,203.10, 996,639.66 and 399,913.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,203.10, 996,639.66 and 399,913.19 is: 551,879.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,203.10 : 996,639.66 = 399,913.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,203.10/996,639.66 = 399,913.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,203.10x = 996,639.66 × 399,913.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,203.10x = 398,569,345,711.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,569,345,711.12/722,203.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,879.86

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