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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,627.16, 998,666.64 and 401,440.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,627.16, 998,666.64 and 401,440.96 is: 554,022.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,627.16 : 998,666.64 = 401,440.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,627.16/998,666.64 = 401,440.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,627.16x = 998,666.64 × 401,440.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,627.16x = 400,905,694,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,905,694,681.57/723,627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,022.45

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