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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,297.78, 998,149.23 and 400,999.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,297.78, 998,149.23 and 400,999.62 is: 553,378.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,297.78 : 998,149.23 = 400,999.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,297.78/998,149.23 = 400,999.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,297.78x = 998,149.23 × 400,999.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,297.78x = 400,257,461,933.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,257,461,933.29/723,297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,378.53

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