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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,807.40, 998,886.96 and 401,517.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,807.40, 998,886.96 and 401,517.70 is: 554,112.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,807.40 : 998,886.96 = 401,517.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,807.40/998,886.96 = 401,517.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,807.40x = 998,886.96 × 401,517.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,807.40x = 401,070,794,739.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,070,794,739.19/723,807.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,112.59

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