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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,411.69, 998,306.42 and 401,113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,411.69, 998,306.42 and 401,113.50 is: 553,535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,411.69 : 998,306.42 = 401,113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,411.69/998,306.42 = 401,113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,411.69x = 998,306.42 × 401,113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,411.69x = 400,434,180,193.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,434,180,193.10/723,411.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,535.68

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