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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,852, 1,003,065.26 and 400,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,852, 1,003,065.26 and 400,203 is: 552,285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,852 : 1,003,065.26 = 400,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,852/1,003,065.26 = 400,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,852x = 1,003,065.26 × 400,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,852x = 401,429,726,247.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,429,726,247.78/726,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,285.37

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