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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,668.55, 998,782.14 and 401,482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,668.55, 998,782.14 and 401,482.44 is: 554,112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,668.55 : 998,782.14 = 401,482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,668.55/998,782.14 = 401,482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,668.55x = 998,782.14 × 401,482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,668.55x = 400,993,490,595.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,993,490,595.62/723,668.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,112.09

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