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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,250.48, 996,704.76 and 399,960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,250.48, 996,704.76 and 399,960.20 is: 551,944.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,250.48 : 996,704.76 = 399,960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,250.48/996,704.76 = 399,960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,250.48x = 996,704.76 × 399,960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,250.48x = 398,642,235,150.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,642,235,150.55/722,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,944.58

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