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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,859.19, 998,926.85 and 401,569.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,859.19, 998,926.85 and 401,569.28 is: 554,166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,859.19 : 998,926.85 = 401,569.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,859.19/998,926.85 = 401,569.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,859.19x = 998,926.85 × 401,569.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,859.19x = 401,138,335,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,138,335,927.17/723,859.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,166.25

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