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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,577.54, 998,598.34 and 401,391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,577.54, 998,598.34 and 401,391.44 is: 553,954.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,577.54 : 998,598.34 = 401,391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,577.54/998,598.34 = 401,391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,577.54x = 998,598.34 × 401,391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,577.54x = 400,828,825,674.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,828,825,674.21/723,577.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,954.21

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