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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,996.87, 554,038.62 and 403,291.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,996.87, 554,038.62 and 403,291.01 is: 551,704.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,996.87 : 554,038.62 = 403,291.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,996.87/554,038.62 = 403,291.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,996.87x = 554,038.62 × 403,291.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,996.87x = 223,438,794,638.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,438,794,638.81/404,996.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,704.99

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