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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,351.24, 998,181.09 and 401,041.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,351.24, 998,181.09 and 401,041.98 is: 553,413.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,351.24 : 998,181.09 = 401,041.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,351.24/998,181.09 = 401,041.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,351.24x = 998,181.09 × 401,041.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,351.24x = 400,312,520,732.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,312,520,732.16/723,351.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,413.75

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