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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,850.40, 1,084,755.02 and 399,784.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,850.40, 1,084,755.02 and 399,784.61 is: 599,113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,850.40 : 1,084,755.02 = 399,784.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,850.40/1,084,755.02 = 399,784.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,850.40x = 1,084,755.02 × 399,784.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,850.40x = 433,668,363,329.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,668,363,329.21/723,850.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,113.24

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