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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,203.61, 996,628.73 and 399,906.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,203.61, 996,628.73 and 399,906.79 is: 551,864.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,203.61 : 996,628.73 = 399,906.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,203.61/996,628.73 = 399,906.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,203.61x = 996,628.73 × 399,906.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,203.61x = 398,558,596,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,558,596,236.08/722,203.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,864.59

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