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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,296.78, 998,147.85 and 400,998.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,296.78, 998,147.85 and 400,998.62 is: 553,377.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,296.78 : 998,147.85 = 400,998.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,296.78/998,147.85 = 400,998.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,296.78x = 998,147.85 × 400,998.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,296.78x = 400,255,910,405.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,255,910,405.97/723,296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,377.15

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