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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,441.03, 998,299.95 and 401,139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,441.03, 998,299.95 and 401,139.19 is: 553,545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,441.03 : 998,299.95 = 401,139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,441.03/998,299.95 = 401,139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,441.03x = 998,299.95 × 401,139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,441.03x = 400,457,233,320.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,457,233,320.04/723,441.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,545.09

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