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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,958.96, 999,060.64 and 397,277.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,958.96, 999,060.64 and 397,277.47 is: 548,241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,958.96 : 999,060.64 = 397,277.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,958.96/999,060.64 = 397,277.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,958.96x = 999,060.64 × 397,277.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,958.96x = 396,904,280,038.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,904,280,038.85/723,958.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,241.41

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