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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,252.48, 996,707.52 and 399,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,252.48, 996,707.52 and 399,962.20 is: 551,947.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,252.48 : 996,707.52 = 399,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,252.48/996,707.52 = 399,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,252.48x = 996,707.52 × 399,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,252.48x = 398,645,332,455.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,645,332,455.74/722,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,947.34

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