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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,205.78, 996,631.71 and 399,908.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,205.78, 996,631.71 and 399,908.96 is: 551,867.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,205.78 : 996,631.71 = 399,908.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,205.78/996,631.71 = 399,908.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,205.78x = 996,631.71 × 399,908.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,205.78x = 398,561,949,403.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,561,949,403.33/722,205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,867.57

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