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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,209.55, 996,636.87 and 399,912.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,209.55, 996,636.87 and 399,912.71 is: 551,872.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,209.55 : 996,636.87 = 399,912.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,209.55/996,636.87 = 399,912.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,209.55x = 996,636.87 × 399,912.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,209.55x = 398,567,746,584.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,567,746,584.43/722,209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,872.72

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