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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,248.48, 996,702.01 and 399,958.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,248.48, 996,702.01 and 399,958.19 is: 551,941.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,248.48 : 996,702.01 = 399,958.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,248.48/996,702.01 = 399,958.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,248.48x = 996,702.01 × 399,958.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,248.48x = 398,639,132,821.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,639,132,821.37/722,248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,941.81

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