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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,997.71, 1,003,264.32 and 400,341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,997.71, 1,003,264.32 and 400,341.13 is: 552,474.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,997.71 : 1,003,264.32 = 400,341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,997.71/1,003,264.32 = 400,341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,997.71x = 1,003,264.32 × 400,341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,997.71x = 401,647,975,068.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,647,975,068.00/726,997.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,474.88

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