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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,854.38, 998,920.22 and 401,564.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,854.38, 998,920.22 and 401,564.49 is: 554,159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,854.38 : 998,920.22 = 401,564.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,854.38/998,920.22 = 401,564.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,854.38x = 998,920.22 × 401,564.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,854.38x = 401,130,888,694.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,130,888,694.99/723,854.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,159.65

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