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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,330.02, 998,190.66 and 401,040.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,330.02, 998,190.66 and 401,040.20 is: 553,432.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,330.02 : 998,190.66 = 401,040.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,330.02/998,190.66 = 401,040.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,330.02x = 998,190.66 × 401,040.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,330.02x = 400,314,581,924.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,314,581,924.53/723,330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,432.83

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