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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,251.48, 996,706.14 and 399,961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,251.48, 996,706.14 and 399,961.20 is: 551,945.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,251.48 : 996,706.14 = 399,961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,251.48/996,706.14 = 399,961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,251.48x = 996,706.14 × 399,961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,251.48x = 398,643,783,801.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,643,783,801.77/722,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,945.96

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