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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,869.14, 998,940.58 and 401,579.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,869.14, 998,940.58 and 401,579.24 is: 554,180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,869.14 : 998,940.58 = 401,579.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,869.14/998,940.58 = 401,579.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,869.14x = 998,940.58 × 401,579.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,869.14x = 401,153,798,921.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,153,798,921.56/723,869.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,180.00

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