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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,853.94, 998,919.60 and 401,564.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,853.94, 998,919.60 and 401,564.03 is: 554,159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,853.94 : 998,919.60 = 401,564.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,853.94/998,919.60 = 401,564.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,853.94x = 998,919.60 × 401,564.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,853.94x = 401,130,173,721.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,130,173,721.53/723,853.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,159.00

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