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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,854.59, 998,920.51 and 401,564.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,854.59, 998,920.51 and 401,564.69 is: 554,159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,854.59 : 998,920.51 = 401,564.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,854.59/998,920.51 = 401,564.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,854.59x = 998,920.51 × 401,564.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,854.59x = 401,131,202,680.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,131,202,680.23/723,854.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,159.92

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