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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,697.57, 998,822.22 and 401,511.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,697.57, 998,822.22 and 401,511.43 is: 554,152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,697.57 : 998,822.22 = 401,511.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,697.57/998,822.22 = 401,511.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,697.57x = 998,822.22 × 401,511.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,697.57x = 401,038,532,873.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,038,532,873.86/723,697.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,152.11

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