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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,296.28, 998,147.16 and 400,998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,296.28, 998,147.16 and 400,998.12 is: 553,376.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,296.28 : 998,147.16 = 400,998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,296.28/998,147.16 = 400,998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,296.28x = 998,147.16 × 400,998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,296.28x = 400,255,134,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,255,134,643.34/723,296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,376.46

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