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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,524.58, 998,466.21 and 401,264.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,524.58, 998,466.21 and 401,264.46 is: 553,746.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,524.58 : 998,466.21 = 401,264.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,524.58/998,466.21 = 401,264.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,524.58x = 998,466.21 × 401,264.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,524.58x = 400,649,004,583.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,649,004,583.90/723,524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,746.22

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