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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,396, 998,298.64 and 401,119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,396, 998,298.64 and 401,119.52 is: 553,551.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,396 : 998,298.64 = 401,119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,396/998,298.64 = 401,119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,396x = 998,298.64 × 401,119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,396x = 400,437,071,293.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,437,071,293.45/723,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,551.68

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