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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,698.07, 998,822.91 and 401,511.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,698.07, 998,822.91 and 401,511.93 is: 554,152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,698.07 : 998,822.91 = 401,511.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,698.07/998,822.91 = 401,511.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,698.07x = 998,822.91 × 401,511.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,698.07x = 401,039,314,322.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,039,314,322.32/723,698.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,152.80

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