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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,847, 1,003,058.36 and 400,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,847, 1,003,058.36 and 400,198 is: 552,278.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,847 : 1,003,058.36 = 400,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,847/1,003,058.36 = 400,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,847x = 1,003,058.36 × 400,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,847x = 401,421,949,555.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,421,949,555.28/726,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,278.47

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