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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,211.10, 996,650.68 and 399,921.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,211.10, 996,650.68 and 399,921.20 is: 551,890.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,211.10 : 996,650.68 = 399,921.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,211.10/996,650.68 = 399,921.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,211.10x = 996,650.68 × 399,921.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,211.10x = 398,581,735,926.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,581,735,926.42/722,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,890.90

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