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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,189.30, 998,111.70 and 461,657.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,189.30, 998,111.70 and 461,657.58 is: 637,157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,189.30 : 998,111.70 = 461,657.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,189.30/998,111.70 = 461,657.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,189.30x = 998,111.70 × 461,657.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,189.30x = 460,785,831,991.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,785,831,991.69/723,189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,157.98

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