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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,127.89, 997,894.87 and 396,429.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,127.89, 997,894.87 and 396,429.73 is: 547,061.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,127.89 : 997,894.87 = 396,429.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,127.89/997,894.87 = 396,429.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,127.89x = 997,894.87 × 396,429.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,127.89x = 395,595,193,882.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,595,193,882.49/723,127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,061.18

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