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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,254.48, 996,710.28 and 399,964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,254.48, 996,710.28 and 399,964.20 is: 551,950.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,254.48 : 996,710.28 = 399,964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,254.48/996,710.28 = 399,964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,254.48x = 996,710.28 × 399,964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,254.48x = 398,648,429,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,648,429,771.98/722,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,950.10

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