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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,859.11, 998,926.74 and 401,569.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,859.11, 998,926.74 and 401,569.21 is: 554,166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,859.11 : 998,926.74 = 401,569.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,859.11/998,926.74 = 401,569.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,859.11x = 998,926.74 × 401,569.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,859.11x = 401,138,221,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,138,221,829.68/723,859.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,166.16

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