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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,375.50, 995,544.27 and 403,423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,375.50, 995,544.27 and 403,423.50 is: 556,750.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,375.50 : 995,544.27 = 403,423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,375.50/995,544.27 = 403,423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,375.50x = 995,544.27 × 403,423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,375.50x = 401,625,953,808.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,625,953,808.35/721,375.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,750.20

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