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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,246.92, 996,688.44 and 399,950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,246.92, 996,688.44 and 399,950.08 is: 551,924.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,246.92 : 996,688.44 = 399,950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,246.92/996,688.44 = 399,950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,246.92x = 996,688.44 × 399,950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,246.92x = 398,625,621,313.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,625,621,313.08/722,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,924.29

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