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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,333.72, 998,458.86 and 493,726.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,333.72, 998,458.86 and 493,726.66 is: 681,519.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,333.72 : 998,458.86 = 493,726.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,333.72/998,458.86 = 493,726.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,333.72x = 998,458.86 × 493,726.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,333.72x = 492,965,758,095.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,965,758,095.21/723,333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,519.12

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