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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,750.08, 998,791.12 and 401,449.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,750.08, 998,791.12 and 401,449.68 is: 554,009.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,750.08 : 998,791.12 = 401,449.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,750.08/998,791.12 = 401,449.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,750.08x = 998,791.12 × 401,449.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,750.08x = 400,964,375,510.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,964,375,510.84/723,750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,009.44

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