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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,855.44, 998,921.67 and 401,565.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,855.44, 998,921.67 and 401,565.53 is: 554,161.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,855.44 : 998,921.67 = 401,565.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,855.44/998,921.67 = 401,565.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,855.44x = 998,921.67 × 401,565.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,855.44x = 401,132,504,847.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,132,504,847.43/723,855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,161.07

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