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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,292.26, 998,141.64 and 400,994.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,292.26, 998,141.64 and 400,994.10 is: 553,370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,292.26 : 998,141.64 = 400,994.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,292.26/998,141.64 = 400,994.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,292.26x = 998,141.64 × 400,994.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,292.26x = 400,248,908,604.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,248,908,604.32/723,292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,370.93

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