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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,451.24, 998,373.36 and 396,795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,451.24, 998,373.36 and 396,795.52 is: 547,583.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,451.24 : 998,373.36 = 396,795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,451.24/998,373.36 = 396,795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,451.24x = 998,373.36 × 396,795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,451.24x = 396,150,076,535.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,150,076,535.35/723,451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,583.66

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