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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,209.84, 996,637.43 and 399,913.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,209.84, 996,637.43 and 399,913.02 is: 551,873.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,209.84 : 996,637.43 = 399,913.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,209.84/996,637.43 = 399,913.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,209.84x = 996,637.43 × 399,913.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,209.84x = 398,568,284,476.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,568,284,476.34/722,209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,873.24

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