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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,621.24, 998,658.63 and 401,435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,621.24, 998,658.63 and 401,435.13 is: 554,014.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,621.24 : 998,658.63 = 401,435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,621.24/998,658.63 = 401,435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,621.24x = 998,658.63 × 401,435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,621.24x = 400,896,656,959.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,896,656,959.67/723,621.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,014.50

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