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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,571.29, 997,117.55 and 400,294.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,571.29, 997,117.55 and 400,294.97 is: 552,389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,571.29 : 997,117.55 = 400,294.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,571.29/997,117.55 = 400,294.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,571.29x = 997,117.55 × 400,294.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,571.29x = 399,141,137,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,141,137,762.25/722,571.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,389.98

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