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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,618.39, 998,654.67 and 401,432.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,618.39, 998,654.67 and 401,432.25 is: 554,010.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,618.39 : 998,654.67 = 401,432.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,618.39/998,654.67 = 401,432.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,618.39x = 998,654.67 × 401,432.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,618.39x = 400,892,191,151.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,892,191,151.11/723,618.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,010.51

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