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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,785.22, 998,829.63 and 401,516.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,785.22, 998,829.63 and 401,516.46 is: 554,096.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,785.22 : 998,829.63 = 401,516.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,785.22/998,829.63 = 401,516.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,785.22x = 998,829.63 × 401,516.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,785.22x = 401,046,537,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,046,537,180.71/723,785.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,096.06

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