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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,233.92, 996,670.44 and 399,937.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,233.92, 996,670.44 and 399,937.08 is: 551,906.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,233.92 : 996,670.44 = 399,937.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,233.92/996,670.44 = 399,937.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,233.92x = 996,670.44 × 399,937.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,233.92x = 398,605,465,495.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,605,465,495.92/722,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,906.32

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