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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,846, 1,003,056.98 and 400,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,846, 1,003,056.98 and 400,197 is: 552,277.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,846 : 1,003,056.98 = 400,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,846/1,003,056.98 = 400,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,846x = 1,003,056.98 × 400,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,846x = 401,420,394,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,420,394,225.06/726,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,277.09

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